Sr. Environmental Specialist-Asbestos

Fisher Associates•City of Rochester, NY

6d•$39 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced Senior Environmental Specialist with expertise in asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, and mold investigations? This is your opportunity to lead complex environmental projects from hazardous building materials assessments through abatement design and construction administration. You’ll develop detailed abatement plans and technical specifications, support regulatory compliance, review contractor documentation, respond to RFIs, and coordinate directly with clients and agencies—owning projects from investigation through successful project completion. If you’re ready to expand your technical leadership, take on high-impact environmental remediation work, and make a meaningful impact on public health and safety, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your environmental career. About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of experience in hazardous building materials, environmental compliance, or asbestos consulting.
Active OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (with a current annual 8-Hour refresher) and valid NYS driver’s license.
NYSDOL-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector and Asbestos Project Designer required.
Experience preparing Hazardous Waste Management Plans and interpreting federal/NYS regulations.
Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Survey123, and the ability to read architectural renovation and demolition drawings with knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, insulation, and building materials).
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity and respect.
Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.
Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications preferred: USEPA Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor, NYSDOL Article 32 Mold Assessor, Asbestos Project Monitor, and NYSDOH Radioactive Materials License (XRF).

Responsibilities

Plan and implement regulated hazardous building materials surveys for renovation and demolition projects, including asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB-caulk, mold, and other hazardous and universal wastes.
Conduct bulk sampling, homogeneous area assessments, data analysis, quantification, and prepare detailed survey reports and sampling location plans.
Develop project-specific asbestos and hazardous materials abatement plans and associated technical specifications in compliance with OSHA, EPA, AHERA, NESHAP, TSCA, ICR 56, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Adhere to the project scheduling requirements for schematic design, design development, construction and bid document submittals.
Prepare hazardous waste management plans aligned with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements, including 6 NYCRR Parts 360, 364, and 370–373.
Serve as technical lead for major project phases, applying independent judgment in regulatory interpretation and problem resolution.
Provide construction administration support, including submittal review, request for information responses, contractor coordination, and regulatory agency communication.
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Support proposal development, cost estimating, and business development initiatives.
Mentor and guide junior environmental staff to strengthen technical capability and team growth.