Reclamation Monitoring Technician

Reclamation Monitoring Technician – Aventia

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KC Harvey Environmental is a growing environmental consulting and field services firm headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, with regional operations in Rawlins and Sheridan, Wyoming;
Tioga, North Dakota; and remote operations throughout the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains. Our team is a crucial partner for industries with reclamation, restoration, or remediation needs—energy and mining industries and state and federal agencies—combining consulting, engineering, and field service capabilities with proven environmental expertise.

We are seeking motivated current students and recent graduates to fill eight seasonal Reclamation Monitoring Field Technician positions for the summer of 2026. These positions are based out of Rawlins, Wyoming and run full‑time from May through August, with potential extension depending on project needs.

Monitoring Field Technicians are responsible for collecting data to evaluate the progress of reclamation and document site conditions on lands disturbed by oil and gas development in high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems in south‑central Wyoming. The position is fast‑paced and physically demanding, with crews completing reclamation monitoring and stormwater inspections at 20–30 locations daily. The typical workweek runs Monday through Friday, 8–12 hours per day, including drive time from the office to remote field sites.

Reclamation monitoring tasks include documenting plant species, estimating vegetation cover, photographing and mapping bare ground and erosion features, and identifying infestations of invasive or noxious weeds. Stormwater inspections involve assessing erosion risks, evaluating the effectiveness of stormwater management structures and best management practices, and documenting maintenance needs. The work requires extensive travel on unpaved and rough roads, walking up to five miles per day in various weather conditions.

Training will be provided in monitoring methods, stormwater inspection requirements, and data management.

• Conduct reclamation monitoring and stormwater inspections following standardized and site‑specific protocols.
• Accurately complete vegetation assessments, stormwater inspections, and required forms using a tablet.
• Maintain accurate logs to ensure accurate tracking of project completion.
• Navigate and map features using ArcGIS Field Maps.
• Assist in other projects as needed (weed control, stormwater maintenance, soil sampling, etc.).

• Minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework completed; majors or degrees in natural resource–related fields (e.g., environmental science, biology, botany, rangeland management, ecology, or related discipline).
• Field experience or coursework in western plant identification, including grasses.
• Familiarity with major plant families and flora common to high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems.
• A commitment to high standards in safety.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to participate in pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience following established field protocols to conduct sampling and field data collection.
• Experience with data entry and management using electronic devices.
• Experience driving 4WD trucks on rough and unmaintained roads; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

This is a seasonal hourly position. Compensation is dependent on experience and skills. Fully furnished lodging with basic household items will be provided for team members traveling from out of town. Full‑time project‑based employees of Aventia who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, and additional benefits.

Most elections are effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Employer‑paid Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability benefits are all effective upon your date of hire.

To apply, please submit your application and resume or work history summary. The position will remain open until filled.