Environmental Health Specialist
About The Position
The Environmental Health Specialist will support public health and well-being by conducting field work and assessments for various environmental and industrial hygiene projects. You will leverage your ability to maintain client relationships, while building and maintaining strong technical and field experience. This is a fulfilling and challenging role for those who enjoy hands-on work and making a positive impact in the health and safety of our communities. Our ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and punctuality, positive work ethic, enjoys rolling up their sleeves to get the job done, and are open to learning beyond their comfort zone.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be able to drive locally to client sites and have a clean driving record. Occasional travel may be required
- Physical ability to stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and access a variety of different areas to collect samples
- Must have a clean background check
- Strong written and verbal communication for data entry and reporting
- Ability to lift equipment and instruments up to 50lbs
- Ability to pass annual physicals and respirator fit test exams required by OSHA
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed by project
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform sample collection at indoor and outdoor client facilities, accurately record observations using inspection forms, and utilize strong communication skills to report your findings to the Project Manager
- Perform a variety of assessments and sample collection, such as hazardous materials assessments (mold, lead, asbestos, etc), noise surveys, exposure monitoring, wildfire smoke assessments, site surveillance work, respirator fit testing, etc.
- Prepare and deliver collected samples to laboratory
- Ensure proper use of equipment for accurate data collection, such as moisture meters, area pumps, anemometers, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service by performing projects on schedule, demonstrating friendly, professional communication, and wearing appropriate and protective attire
- Attend company-required trainings and courses
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure tied to individual and team achievements.
- Comprehensive benefits package , including:
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Medical coverage with company-paid premiums for employees and dependents
- Vision and dental plan options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- Company-sponsored programs including Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance, Rocket Lawyer legal services, and mobile phone plan with Verizon
- Voluntary benefits options including supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents, short-term disability, hospital, accident, and pet insurance
- Generous PTO (3 weeks accrual), paid holidays, volunteer days, and floating holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement Program to promote higher education
- Paid training and certifications to support career advancement
- Incentive Bonus Plan and Donation Matching Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
