NYC Licensed Asbestos Investigator

CodeGreen•New York, NY

13d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

CodeGreen, a Pinchin company, is seeking a NYC Licensed Asbestos Investigator for its Environmental Consulting / Asbestos Services team in its New York office. The role supports environmental consulting projects throughout New York City and the surrounding region, conducting asbestos-containing material (ACM) surveys and hazard assessments in commercial, residential, institutional, and other building environments. The investigator performs field investigations and bulk-material sampling, documents existing conditions, coordinates with project teams and clients, and supports asbestos reports and NYC regulatory filings. The position requires comfort working independently in the field, knowledge of NYC asbestos regulatory requirements, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accurate and defensible documentation. CodeGreen's Environmental team provides consulting and technical solutions to identify, manage, and mitigate environmental risks. Its work includes indoor environmental quality sampling and testing, environmental due diligence, remediation, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance, water resources, and environmental planning. The team provides practical, science-based guidance to help clients make informed decisions, protect people and property, and support sustainable development. The position involves inspections across the five boroughs and surrounding metropolitan area, including occupied buildings and active construction environments. Fieldwork may require extended walking, stair climbing, access to mechanical spaces, basements, rooftops, and other building areas, as well as use of appropriate personal protective equipment and standard inspection and sampling equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of asbestos inspection or environmental consulting experience.
Current NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator Certification and NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certificate.
Experience conducting asbestos building surveys and hazard assessments in New York City.
Working knowledge of NYC asbestos regulations and inspection requirements.
Experience identifying and sampling common asbestos-containing building materials.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in occupied buildings and active construction environments.
Ability to perform building inspections requiring extended walking, stair climbing, and access to mechanical spaces, basements, rooftops, and other building areas.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
Ability to safely use ladders and standard inspection and sampling equipment.
Ability to travel between multiple project sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area, including the five boroughs and surrounding metropolitan area.
Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close and distance vision abilities and ability to pass a company physical.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pre-renovation and pre-demolition asbestos surveys.
Experience with NYC ACP-5 investigations and supporting documentation.
Experience preparing asbestos survey reports, drawings, and sample location plans.
Experience working in commercial office buildings, residential properties, institutional facilities, and construction environments.

Responsibilities

Perform asbestos surveys and hazard assessments throughout New York City.
Identify suspect asbestos-containing materials and collect representative bulk samples.
Document sample locations, quantities, material conditions, homogeneous areas, and relevant field observations.
Prepare field notes, photographs, sample logs, drawings, and other project documentation.
Review architectural and construction drawings to determine survey scope and potentially impacted areas.
Coordinate laboratory analysis of collected samples.
Prepare clear and accurate asbestos survey findings and supporting documentation.
Support NYC asbestos regulatory documentation and ACP-5 related work, as applicable.
Communicate with clients, property managers, contractors, project managers, and internal project teams.
Manage multiple field assignments and project deadlines.
Maintain complete and organized project records.
Follow company health and safety procedures during field investigations.
Perform other duties as assigned.