Environmental Technician

Join Us:

Start Your Career as an Environmental Technician — Support Meaningful Fieldwork That Helps Protect Our Communities

Are you ready to begin your career in environmental science and gain hands-on experience supporting projects that make a real impact? Join a collaborative team that’s committed to helping clients navigate environmental requirements, complete field investigations, and deliver solutions that support responsible development and environmental stewardship.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Environmental Team in Albany, NY, where you will assist with field sampling, environmental assessments, data review, permitting support, and report preparation. This is a great opportunity to build your technical foundation, work alongside experienced scientists and project managers, and contribute to projects that support clients, communities, and the natural environment.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with field sampling, surveys, environmental assessments, and research activities
• Support data analysis, reporting, and the completion of environmental permits
• Help prepare investigative reports, including tables, figures, and supporting documentation
• Assist with environmental documentation, permitting, and mitigation planning for a variety of clients
• Document weekly and monthly field activities for reporting purposes
• Complete field assignments in a variety of outdoor and job site conditions

What You Bring:

• Associate’s degree in Environmental Science or related field required
• No prior experience required; internships and/or applicable coursework are preferred
• Experience ArcMap or basic GIS Mapping, AutoCAD, and/or Revit is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and willingness to learn within the environmental science field
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to perform field work in various conditions
• NYSDOL Asbestos Project Monitor License or NYS Asbestos Inspection certification required

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Gain hands-on field experience while learning from experienced environmental professionals
• Build practical skills in sampling, permitting, reporting, and environmental documentation
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support clients, communities, and the environment

Curious about the impactful work our Environmental team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for site investigation, remediation, compliance, permitting, and more by visiting: CHA Environmental.

Salary Range:

$27.88 - $32.69

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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