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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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Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG) is seeking persons interested in natural resources careers, as an Environmental Technician. DRG provides a full array of horticultural, ecological stewardship, lakeshore, ravine, streambank, and bluff restoration to clients in the private and public sectors throughout the Midwest.
This position will assist with Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) ground survey and ecological restoration!
Job Duties
Position Description and Responsibilities Duties: Selected candidates will work collaboratively as part of a team. Position involves a variety of work, including invasive plant species control, native plant and seed installation, streambank, lake shore, ravine, and bluff stabilization and restoration, prescribed burning and other types of habitat restoration. The position is full-time but depends on workload and weather conditions. Majority of work is outdoors, often in inclement weather and in rugged terrain, and may involve using heavy equipment, such as spray rigs, backpack sprayers, augers, chain saws, etc.
Qualifications
Desired qualifications: Possession of or be willing to obtain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicators License is required. Prescribed burn experience and S130/S190 certification, and native plant identification a plus. Training in chain saw, brush saw, and 4x4 ATV/UTV beneficial. A degree in biology, botany, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields is preferred.
Applicants should be college graduates with a minimum of a two-year degree from an accredited University or College in forestry, urban forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, plant biology, conservation, or environmental science or related fields.
Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Google. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, have a good driving record, and be able to report directly to the work site. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills, professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management plans.
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Locations: Cincinnati, OH
Additional Locations: Bethel, OH
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 225721
Position Overview
Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG) is seeking persons interested in natural resources careers, as an Environmental Technician. DRG provides a full array of horticultural, ecological stewardship, lakeshore, ravine, streambank, and bluff restoration to clients in the private and public sectors throughout the Midwest.
This position will assist with Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) ground survey and ecological restoration!
Job Duties
Position Description and Responsibilities Duties: Selected candidates will work collaboratively as part of a team. Position involves a variety of work, including invasive plant species control, native plant and seed installation, streambank, lake shore, ravine, and bluff stabilization and restoration, prescribed burning and other types of habitat restoration. The position is full-time but depends on workload and weather conditions. Majority of work is outdoors, often in inclement weather and in rugged terrain, and may involve using heavy equipment, such as spray rigs, backpack sprayers, augers, chain saws, etc.
Qualifications
Desired qualifications: Possession of or be willing to obtain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicators License is required. Prescribed burn experience and S130/S190 certification, and native plant identification a plus. Training in chain saw, brush saw, and 4x4 ATV/UTV beneficial. A degree in biology, botany, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields is preferred.
Applicants should be college graduates with a minimum of a two-year degree from an accredited University or College in forestry, urban forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, plant biology, conservation, or environmental science or related fields.
Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Google. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, have a good driving record, and be able to report directly to the work site. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills, professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management plans.
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Locations: Cincinnati, OH
Additional Locations: Bethel, OH
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 225721
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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.