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Remote Sensing Technician (VPT)

Environmental Science Associates

Seattle, WA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.91–$38.56 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Science, Diversity, Document Management, Environmental Impact, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, GPS (Global Positioning System), Geography, Geospatial Analysis, Higher Education, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)\Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR), Multitasking, Natural Resources, On Call, Organizational Skills, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Control, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Smartphones, Software Development, Spatial Data, Stewardship, Team Player, Technical Support, Vaccination, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking anOn-Call Remote Sensing Technician based in the western U.S. (California, Oregon, Washington) with 0-5 years' experience to support client-driven environmental consulting projects through the application of remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and field-based data collection techniques. Preference given to candidates with 2+ years of experience. This is a remote opportunity. Preference given to candidates in PST time zone and who are open and willing to travel for site visits, projects, and in-person team collaboration as needed.

This is a project-based hire with ongoing opportunities, supporting externally facing client work. The opportunity for continued employment with ESA beyond initial project needs will be discussed and revisited at or near project milestones.

Who You Are


You are an environmental or geospatial professional with hands-on experience applying remote sensing and spatial data to real-world environmental challenges.
You are comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and contributing to fast-paced consulting projects that involve both office-based analysis and fieldwork.
You bring 0-5 years of experience in a relevant academic and/or professional scientific or environmental consulting environment. Preference given to candidates with 2+ years of experience
You hold aBachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant, college-level coursework and applied experience in computer science, geography, natural resources, or a related field.
You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks while working with staff at all levels.
You communicate clearly, follow established protocols, and are comfortable representing ESA in externally facing project environments.
Ability to work effectively with all staff levels in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs
Ability to pass federal and state background checks for project-based assignments

Remote candidates must be located in one of the following States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, New York, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C.,Wisconsin

What you'll do for ESA

As an on-call Remote Sensing Technician, you will contribute to a variety of environmental projects across the western U.S., including:


Supporting environmental monitoring and assessment projects using remote sensing, geospatial data, and field-collected information
Assisting with processing, interpreting, and integrating remotely sensed data (e.g., aerial imagery, satellite data, LiDAR-derived products) into project workflows
Supporting field data collection efforts, including the safe operation of sampling equipment, GPS units, tablets/smartphones, and job-specific field tools
Collaborating with ESA scientists, planners, GIS analysts, and technologists to support client deliverables and reporting
Participating in data quality control, documentation, and project coordination activities
Supporting client engagement and project execution in an externally facing consulting role
Other ad hoc tasks as needed

This position does not support internal data science initiatives and is focused on client-driven environmental work

What's Special About Our Technology Services Practice
ESA's Technology Services practice brings together geospatial science, remote sensing, application development, and environmental expertise to support data-informed decision-making. Our team works closely with environmental scientists and planners to develop practical, science-based solutions that support planning, monitoring, restoration, and resource management.

We specialize in translating complex spatial and environmental data into meaningful insights that help clients understand conditions on the ground and make resilient, forward-looking decisions

What's Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

You are eligible to participate in ESA's sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.

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$21.91—$38.56 USD

Who We Are

We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.

In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:humanresources@esassoc.comfor assistance.

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ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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