Staff Environmental Scientist | Mold Assessor

H2M Careers • Melville, NY

21h • $61,000 - $82,400

About The Position

H2M architects + engineers is hiring a Staff Environmental Scientist to work alongside experienced scientists and engineers in remediation, industrial hygiene, and forensics. The position develops technical knowledge through onsite fieldwork, including sampling, testing, and inspections for asbestos surveys; reviewing and understanding site plans; and preparing asbestos, mold, lead, and indoor air quality inspection reports for insurance companies, private industries, and school districts. The role is offered at two experience levels: Staff Scientist 1 (0 to 2 years) and Staff Scientist 2 (2 to 5 years), with increasing independence, technical responsibility, and decision-making authority.

H2M's Industrial Hygiene and Environmental teams help clients identify, evaluate, and manage environmental and occupational health hazards. Their work includes assessing asbestos, chemicals, lead, mold, and other contaminants; supporting regulatory compliance and brownfield redevelopment; improving indoor air quality; and safeguarding groundwater. The teams provide practical solutions intended to promote safe and healthy environments and enhance quality of life.

The role requires some travel to project sites, client locations, and other H2M offices, potentially using a personal vehicle. Work may involve environments requiring a respirator; H2M provides appropriate PPE and requires applicable fit testing, training, and medical evaluations. This exempt, salaried position may occasionally require flexibility outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays.

The published annual salary range is $61,000 to $82,400. Staff Scientist 1 is listed at $61,000 to $74,800 annually, and Staff Scientist 2 at $66,600 to $82,400 annually. Offers may vary based on factors such as experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography, and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in Environmental Science or a related discipline is desired.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, specifically industrial hygiene; Staff Scientist 1 requires 0 to 2 years and Staff Scientist 2 requires 2 to 5 years.
• Strong technical skills, including field expertise and knowledge of architectural drawings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to participate in required respirator fit testing, training, and medical evaluations in accordance with OSHA standards and company policy.
• Some business-related travel is required; travel may involve use of a personal vehicle.
• Occasional flexibility outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays, may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Current NYS DOL asbestos certifications: Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Air Sampling Technician, Asbestos Project Monitor, and Asbestos Project Designer.
• Current NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator certification.
• Current NYS DOL Mold Assessor certification.
• Current USEPA Lead-Based Paint Inspector or Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor certification.
• IICRC certifications.
• Prior experience dealing with contractors and ensuring compliance with state and city agencies.
• Environmental Science or related discipline focus for the required bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos and/or mold surveys in residential and commercial buildings.
• Provide asbestos project monitoring and air sampling, following on-site field protocols such as chain-of-custody forms and daily logs.
• Tabulate and review/evaluate analyses and write reports.
• Assist with lead and other indoor air quality testing.
• Follow instructions and communicate project updates and relevant information professionally to project teams and clients.
• Perform soil and groundwater sampling, as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee soil borings and monitoring well installation, as needed.
• Provide remediation oversight, as needed.
• Assist with data management, evaluation, and preparation of technical reports, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions and 100% vesting.
• Annual and spot bonus performance programs.
• Flexibility and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education and professional licensure.
• Student loan debt repayment program.
• Technology allowance.
• Professional development programs custom designed for employees at all levels.
• Employee Resource Groups, including Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative, and Young Professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level