Environmental Technician

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Environmental Technician to support environmental compliance projects at U.S. Navy and Marine Corps facilities throughout San Diego County. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team member who can also work independently in field environments, follow established procedures, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with supervisors and customers.

Approximately 90% of the work will be performed outdoors under varying and occasionally challenging environmental conditions. The remaining 10% will be performed at the project service center located at M9 on Naval Air Station North Island. Occasional out-of-town and overnight travel may be required.

• Drive a company vehicle to assigned project sites.
• Collect and document environmental compliance samples at drinking water, wastewater treatment, and hazardous waste facilities.
• Enter sampling information and related documentation into the sample-tracking database accurately and promptly.
• Follow established sampling procedures, quality-control requirements, and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Provide regular work-status updates and immediately communicate changing site conditions, safety concerns, or other issues to the supervisor.
• Comply with all APTIM, client, and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Maintain sampling equipment, supplies, records, and company vehicles in a safe and orderly condition.
• Work independently in outdoor environments while maintaining professional communication with APTIM leadership and Navy and Marine Corps customers.
• Perform other environmental compliance and field-support duties as assigned.

• U.S. citizenship required due to federal client and site-access requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete a seven-year Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to complete the training within one month of hire.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and outdoors under varying weather and site conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and Navy and Marine Corps customers.
• Working knowledge of commonly used environmental concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Experience collecting environmental samples.
• Experience supporting drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, or environmental compliance programs.
• Experience conducting asbestos inspections or supporting asbestos-related field activities.
• Previous experience working at military installations or other federal facilities.

1. Strength: a. Standing 70% Walking 30% Sitting 0% b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 40 lb. Pushing 40 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing F 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering C

Explanation of Symbols:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients,…