Environmental Technician Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of environmental technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for computer support installing, configuring and troubleshooting software applications, desktop, laptop, handheld hardware, and computer peripherals.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Team lead to support source emissions projects through proposal support, procedure writing and maintenance, staff training and client program development
• Support of environmental compliance program auditing
• Work on environmental projects including preplanning, characterization determinations, vendor qualification approval, tracking and documentation definition, field support and regulatory audits
• Perform field projects related to asbestos and demolition/decommissioning including sampling, record keeping, report preparation, and contractor oversight
• Bilingual (Cantonese) – OK
• Previous administrative and/or technical experience preferred
• Proficient with computer based software
• Posses 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current with annual 8-hour refresher training

Please consider me for the environmental technician opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical assistance and support for incoming service desk queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Walk for long distances
• Verifying that remediation work area containment barriers are properly constructed and maintained
• Ensuring proper decontamination and conduct final clearance inspection of the remediation containments
• Performing final clearance air sampling
• Qualified to retain membership in an industry related professional association
• Qualified to achieve federal government reliance security clearance
• Working knowledge of Unified Soil Classification System would be considered an asset
• Comfortable with being on project sites as needed

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the environmental technician position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical, operation, and training support relative to hardware and software, via telephone or on-site, to users of company’s computers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to manage multiple environmental projects and contractors
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Outlook or other database tools
• Experience in environmental regulatory compliance or related fields
• Mathematical background, correcting analyzer readings, understanding of formulas in spreadsheets
• Experience with Sphera Essential Suites database
• Collect, load and containerize materials, and prepare them for storage or shipment
• Knowledge of hazardous waste storage procedures

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the environmental technician position.

Previously, I was responsible for input to the development of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and appropriate manuals that support site operational requirements incorporating regulatory conditions as needed.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Maintenance and repair of sampling/monitoring and mechanical equipment
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions/ manuals, and procedure manuals
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the California Water Resource Field Sampling Procedures Manual as it applies to groundwater sampling techniques including volume average and low-flow sampling methods
• Experience in assisting field environmental quality assurance and compliance issues including operating the gas collection and control system, leachate collection system, ground water collection system, and surface water conveyance system at municipal solid waste landfill facilities
• A willingness to travel and learn
• Mechanical aptitude and experience to monitor gauges/equipment and know when equipment needs repaired, maintained or replaced
• Valid Class “G” Drives License

In response to your job posting for environmental technician, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance with NOx, CO, PM and VOC regulatory programs, New Source Review Permitting, MACT Standards, Title V requirements, RCRA, wastewater and stormwater regulatory areas.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge and experience interpreting state and federal laws and regulations including Virginia stormwater management laws and regulations and Virginia erosion and sediment control laws and regulations
• Familiarity with stormwater BMPs
• Junior experience level
• Safety culture oriented
• Able to pass pre-employment and random drug & alcohol screenings
• Able and willing to work in all types of non-hazardous weather conditions
• Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Demonstrated good to fair mechanical aptitude