Reclamation Monitoring Technician

Aventia • Rawlins, WY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking motivated current students and recent graduates to fill eight seasonal Reclamation Monitoring Field Technician positions for the summer of 2026. These positions are based out of Rawlins, Wyoming and run full-time from May through August, with the potential for extension depending on project needs. Technicians will gain hands-on experience in vegetation identification, ecological monitoring methods, and data collection, while also developing a practical understanding of reclamation practices and the challenges of restoring high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Monitoring Field Technicians are responsible for collecting data to evaluate the progress of reclamation and document site conditions on lands disturbed by oil and gas development in high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems in south-central Wyoming. The position is fast-paced and physically demanding, with crews completing reclamation monitoring and stormwater inspections at 20–30 locations daily. The typical workweek runs Monday through Friday, 8–12 hours per day including drive time from the office to remote field sites. Reclamation monitoring tasks include documenting plant species within reclaimed areas and adjacent undisturbed reference sites, estimating vegetation cover through visual assessments and point-intercept transects, photographing and mapping bare ground and erosion features, and identifying infestations of invasive or noxious weeds. Stormwater inspections involve assessing erosion risks, evaluating the effectiveness of stormwater management structures and best management practices, and documenting maintenance needs. The work requires extensive travel on unpaved and rough roads by four-wheel-drive vehicle, as well as on foot over uneven and sometimes rugged terrain. Technicians should expect to walk up to five miles per day in hot, cold, windy, and occasionally wet conditions. Successful applicants will have experience and be willing to develop further skills in vegetation identification, ecological monitoring protocols, GPS navigation, and mobile data collection. Strong attention to detail, the ability to follow standardized procedures, and a commitment to safety in remote environments are essential. Training will be provided in monitoring methods, stormwater inspection requirements, and data management.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework completed; majors or degrees in natural resource–related fields (e.g., environmental science, biology, botany, rangeland management, ecology, or related discipline)
• Field experience or coursework in western plant identification including grasses
• Familiarity with the major plant families, and flora common to high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems
• Field experience or coursework in western plant identification including grasses
• A commitment to High Standards in Safety.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to participate in pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience following established field protocols to conduct sampling and field data collection
• Experience with data entry and management using electronic devices
• Experience driving 4WD trucks, especially on rough and unmaintained roads. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conducting reclamation monitoring and stormwater inspections following standardized and site-specific protocols.
• Accurately completing vegetation assessments, stormwater inspections, and additional required forms using a tablet.
• Maintaining accurate logs to ensure accurate tracking of project completion.
• Navigating with and mapping features using ArcGIS Field Maps.
• Willingness to assist in other projects as needed (weed control, stormwater maintenance, soil sampling, etc.)

Benefits

• Fully furnished lodging with basic household items will be provided for team members traveling from out of town.
• Full-time project-based employees of Aventia who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, and additional benefits. Most elections are effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Employer-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability benefits are all effective upon your date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed