Natural Resources Technician

Position

Entry-Level

Natural Resources Technician

Mid-May – Fall/Winter 2023 (flexible start/end dates)

Location

• Henniker, NH

Experience

0-5 years

Skills

Field sampling and data collection

Wetland delineations

Vegetation assessments

Environmental Monitoring

Permit Compliance Monitoring

Erosion and Sediment Control

Reward yourself—work for a company that appreciates you.

Do you enjoy challenging work and project variety? Are you interested in applying your talents to formulate innovative solutions for the water resource and energy sectors?

If so, Gomez and Sullivan Engineers would like to hear from you. Gomez and Sullivan is a growing, employee-owned engineering and environmental science company working at the intersection of renewable energy and environmental restoration. We plan to continue our sustainable growth for current and future generations of our employees. We are a multi-disciplined team of civil, water resources, and structural engineers as well as scientists, technicians, and support staff that promotes close coordination and team building. Our company is employee-focused and encourages an atmosphere of continued learning, exposure to a wide variety of project responsibilities, and frequent interaction with the firm’s principals. We firmly believe in treating our team members as well as we treat our clients, and we maintain a personable, positive work environment.`

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our company has an opening for a Seasonal Field Technician with experience in vegetation assessment and wetland delineation in our Henniker, NH office. The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded individual with experience in field sampling and data collection methods, wetland assessments/delineations, and vegetation assessments. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual who will be able to utilize their knowledge and experience for our clients’ immediate and future projects.

This is a Full Time, Seasonal position. The work will begin mid-May and last through the fall of 2023 with flexible start/end dates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participation as part of a field crew, potentially acting as crew leader, on a wide variety of assignments

• Maintaining field records and reports

• Operation of scientific equipment such as GPS and GIS field mapping instruments

• Interaction and coordination with professionals from other resource disciplines

• Adherence to safety protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or Natural Resources (biology, ecology, botany, forestry, etc.)

  • Field sampling and data collection

  • Wetland delineations

  • Vegetation assessments

  • Environmental Monitoring

  • Permit Compliance Monitoring

  • Erosion and Sediment Control

  • Excellent oral and written communication

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Possess a valid driver’s license

• Desired:

  • Wildlife/Avian Research

  • Tree and herbaceous plant species identification

  • Topographic/Bathymetric surveys

  • GIS mapping

  • Analysis and interpretation of study results

  • Assistance with written scientific reports and other visual presentations of study results

  • Application of knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate impacts of various resource uses on vegetation and wildlife

  • Interaction with agency and non-governmental organizations on study planning and reporting

BENEFITS

Gomez and Sullivan offers competitive wages and overtime pay for work over 40 hours in a given work week. Gomez and Sullivan is committed to maintaining a desirable benefits and flexible work package for our employees through a regular process of feedback, review, and implementation. Most recently we made temporary hybrid work schedules permanent and introduced work-from-home “semester breaks” after the Thanksgiving and December holidays.

COMPANY PROFILE

Gomez and Sullivan has been providing specialized engineering, environmental science, and data management solutions to the water resource and energy sectors since 1993. Our staff of approximately 50 individuals based in New York (Utica, Buffalo, Albany) and New Hampshire (Henniker) provides core services including dam safety, engineering, hydropower licensing, environmental studies, hydrology and hydraulics, fisheries and fish passage, stream and habitat restoration, and information management and geographic information systems.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, or any other protected status.