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Compliance jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available through agricultural employers who must meet strict federal requirements, including paying the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, providing free housing, and demonstrating a domestic labor shortage. These seasonal roles cover regulatory recordkeeping, pesticide handling compliance, and worker safety audits on farms and agribusiness operations.
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Company: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 224540
Position Overview
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an environmental compliance technician to join our team in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Projects include providing environmental compliance services associated with land development activities, residential developments, commercial properties, utility, and transportation development.
Job Duties
Primary duties include:
- Environmental compliance inspections and reporting
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and auditing
- Coordinating with federal and state resource agencies regarding wetlands, erosion and sediment control and stormwater compliance
- Best Management Practices (BMP) construction monitoring
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 1-2 years of experience performing environmental compliance tasks in relation to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), and Nationwide Permit (NWP) programs.
- Virginia DEQ Stormwater Management (SWM) and Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Inspector certifications.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines under limited supervision
- Outstanding communication skills
- Experience working with a diverse client base in both the public and private sectors
- Willingness to regularly travel regionally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5+ years of experience performing environmental compliance tasks in relation to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspections and Hazardous Waste management including SPCC Inspections
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies or related field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
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, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
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.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. 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%
Environmental Compliance Technician
Company: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 224540
Position Overview
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an environmental compliance technician to join our team in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Projects include providing environmental compliance services associated with land development activities, residential developments, commercial properties, utility, and transportation development.
Job Duties
Primary duties include:
- Environmental compliance inspections and reporting
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and auditing
- Coordinating with federal and state resource agencies regarding wetlands, erosion and sediment control and stormwater compliance
- Best Management Practices (BMP) construction monitoring
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 1-2 years of experience performing environmental compliance tasks in relation to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), and Nationwide Permit (NWP) programs.
- Virginia DEQ Stormwater Management (SWM) and Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Inspector certifications.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines under limited supervision
- Outstanding communication skills
- Experience working with a diverse client base in both the public and private sectors
- Willingness to regularly travel regionally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5+ years of experience performing environmental compliance tasks in relation to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspections and Hazardous Waste management including SPCC Inspections
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies or related field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
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, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
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.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. 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%
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Map your compliance credentials to H-2A
Pull your O*NET profile for agricultural compliance roles before applying. Document certifications in pesticide safety, OSHA agricultural standards, or food safety auditing, these directly align with what H-2A visa employers list as specialty requirements when filing with DOL.
Target employers with active ETA 9142A filings
Search DOL's OFLC job order database for agribusinesses that have filed H-2A job orders in the past two seasons. Repeat filers already have an established sponsorship process, which means fewer delays when your petition moves through USCIS.
Search H-2A compliance jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Compliance roles tied to verified H-2A sponsoring employers. The platform surfaces agricultural employers actively filing H-2A petitions, saving you from applying to operations that won't sponsor the visa.
Clarify housing terms before accepting an offer
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal or state standards. Ask whether housing is on-site or off-site, confirm it covers your full contract period, and get the housing address in writing before you sign anything.
Confirm the AEWR applies to your specific position
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your state and occupation before negotiations begin. Compliance officers sometimes get misclassified under a lower wage category, so verify your SOC code matches your actual duties.
Understand the three-quarter guarantee before signing
H-2A contracts include a three-quarter guarantee, meaning employers must offer you work for at least 75 percent of the workdays in the contract period. If your compliance role gets reduced mid-season, you're entitled to pay for those missing hours regardless.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Compliance jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Compliance roles with verified H-2A sponsoring employers. Agricultural operations that hire compliance officers for regulatory, safety, or recordkeeping functions must file a job order with DOL before petitioning USCIS, so active filers are identifiable and searchable on the platform.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for compliance workers?
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets DOL or state occupational safety standards for the full contract duration. They must also cover transportation costs from your home country to the worksite and back at contract end. If you're placed at a remote agricultural operation, confirm housing location and transport arrangements in the written job offer before you accept.
Does my compliance or regulatory background qualify me for an H-2A position?
H-2A is designed for temporary agricultural work, and compliance roles tied directly to farm operations, food safety auditing, pesticide recordkeeping, or worker protection standards typically qualify. The employer's job order filed with DOL must describe duties that are seasonal or temporary in nature. Roles with year-round regulatory management responsibilities may be harder to justify under H-2A's temporary work requirement.
Can my H-2A compliance job turn into a longer-term position?
H-2A status is tied to a specific seasonal contract, typically valid for up to three years with extensions. If the same employer needs you for subsequent seasons, they must file a new or extended job order with DOL each time. H-2A doesn't provide a direct path to permanent residence, so workers seeking long-term positions would need to explore separate immigrant visa categories outside the H-2A program.