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Environmental Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a closely related field. Employers in environmental consulting, government contracting, and industrial compliance are active H-1B filers for this occupation.
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DEP2700031 Environmental Resources Specialist 2
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration; Abandoned Mine Lands Program/Construction
Designated regions: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties
Office Location: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Also refer to DEP2700030 Environmental Resources Specialist 1. One position will be filled with either title.
This position is classified exempt; therefore, is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.
If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.
Employee will be assigned to the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), Construction group in the Fayetteville regional office. Employee will report directly to the Environmental Resources Specialist Supervisor and performs duties at the advanced level, providing a wide variety of complex work in the assigned area.
Duties include:
- Monitor and conduct field investigations of all facets of AML Reclamation projects being accomplished by contractors.
- Employee will collect and review technical/scientific data related to environmental/natural resource quality and assist in preparing the detailed findings. This includes collecting, analyzing and evaluating data in the area of assignment.
- Employee will take photographs of all the reclamation sites assigned to them.
- Employee will perform other related duties as required.
Ideal applicant will display the following qualities:
- Knowledge of environmental/natural resources laws and regulations which apply to the assigned projects.
- Have skill in drawing final value conclusions and in justifying and documenting conclusions for negotiating purposes.
- Have the ability to prepare, review and evaluate comprehensive detailed reports of field work. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing.
- Be able to read and comprehend detailed plans and specifications for the reclamation sites.
Notes:
- The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her motor vehicle record (MVR) prior to being hired. Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
- Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
- Employees involved with specific DEP programs subject to the surface mining control and reclamation act (SMCRA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a statement of employment and financial interest (OSM23).
- Applicants may complete an application “https://personnel.wv.gov/media/8721/download?inline” and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov. Please include the posting number on your application.
DOP purposes only: 0313P00837
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources, environmental protection or in an agency-specific area related to environmental impact.
OR
Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.
Promotional Only: One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 may substitute for the required training and experience.
Other Information
PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789
Market Rate: $63,870
Applicants may complete an application “https://personnel.wv.gov/media/8721/download?inline” and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov. Please include the posting number on your application.
Nature of Work
DEP2700031 Environmental Resources Specialist 2
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration; Abandoned Mine Lands Program/Construction
Designated regions: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties
Office Location: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Also refer to DEP2700030 Environmental Resources Specialist 1. One position will be filled with either title.
This position is classified exempt; therefore, is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.
If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.
Employee will be assigned to the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), Construction group in the Fayetteville regional office. Employee will report directly to the Environmental Resources Specialist Supervisor and performs duties at the advanced level, providing a wide variety of complex work in the assigned area.
Duties include:
- Monitor and conduct field investigations of all facets of AML Reclamation projects being accomplished by contractors.
- Employee will collect and review technical/scientific data related to environmental/natural resource quality and assist in preparing the detailed findings. This includes collecting, analyzing and evaluating data in the area of assignment.
- Employee will take photographs of all the reclamation sites assigned to them.
- Employee will perform other related duties as required.
Ideal applicant will display the following qualities:
- Knowledge of environmental/natural resources laws and regulations which apply to the assigned projects.
- Have skill in drawing final value conclusions and in justifying and documenting conclusions for negotiating purposes.
- Have the ability to prepare, review and evaluate comprehensive detailed reports of field work. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing.
- Be able to read and comprehend detailed plans and specifications for the reclamation sites.
Notes:
- The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her motor vehicle record (MVR) prior to being hired. Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
- Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
- Employees involved with specific DEP programs subject to the surface mining control and reclamation act (SMCRA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a statement of employment and financial interest (OSM23).
- Applicants may complete an application “https://personnel.wv.gov/media/8721/download?inline” and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov. Please include the posting number on your application.
DOP purposes only: 0313P00837
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources, environmental protection or in an agency-specific area related to environmental impact.
OR
Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.
Promotional Only: One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 may substitute for the required training and experience.
Other Information
PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789
Market Rate: $63,870
Applicants may complete an application “https://personnel.wv.gov/media/8721/download?inline” and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov. Please include the posting number on your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Technician
Verify your degree aligns with specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Environmental Technician role. A degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or biology typically qualifies. A general science or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so confirm the match before applying.
Pull LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Search the OFLC Wage Search for Labor Condition Applications filed under environmental technician SOC codes. Employers with recent certified LCAs have already cleared the prevailing wage process and are structurally ready to sponsor H-1B workers in this role.
Target environmental consulting and remediation firms
Federal contractors and environmental consulting firms handling EPA-regulated projects file H-1B petitions more consistently than general employers. Remediation, site assessment, and compliance monitoring roles at these firms are where H-1B sponsorship for this occupation concentrates.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsors
Search Environmental Technician roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have documented H-1B filing history for this occupation. It saves you from applying to employers who've never sponsored this role and speeds up your outreach to proven sponsors.
Clarify fieldwork requirements before your offer letter
Environmental Technician roles often involve worksite rotation across client sites. Make sure your employer specifies primary worksites in the LCA. Multiple unspecified worksites can create compliance issues with DOL's LCA posting requirements during H-1B adjudication.
Ask about premium processing before cap registration
If your offer has a start date tied to a project deadline, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing after lottery selection. Standard H-1B processing can run several months, and environmental project contracts often have fixed mobilization dates that can't flex.
H-1B Visa Environmental Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the job description mandates a degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a related discipline, it typically qualifies. Roles framed as field technician positions without a degree requirement often don't clear the specialty occupation threshold, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Environmental Technicians?
Environmental consulting firms, federal contractors working on EPA or Department of Defense remediation projects, and industrial facilities subject to environmental compliance regulations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Environmental Technician roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters results by actual DOL Labor Condition Application data.
How does prevailing wage work for Environmental Technician H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for the Environmental Technician SOC code in the geographic area where you'll work. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer certifies compliance with this requirement when filing the LCA, which must be approved before the H-1B petition goes to USCIS.
Can I work across multiple client sites as an Environmental Technician on H-1B status?
Yes, but your employer must handle the LCA correctly. When an Environmental Technician rotates across client sites, DOL requires the employer to either list each worksite on a separate LCA or use a blanket LCA with proper notice posted at each location. Short-term placements under 30 days have some flexibility, but assignments beyond that at a single site require a properly filed LCA for that location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses an environmental contract and my role ends?
If your employer terminates your H-1B before the approved period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or leave the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the filing, not after approval. Acting within the 60-day window is critical since unlawful presence accrues after it expires.