Environmental Field Scientist

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About the role

The Environmental Scientist will perform environmental field oversight on remediation and construction projects throughout New York City. This role involves preparing and maintaining Community Air Monitoring Program (CAMP) documentation and ensuring compliance with NYSDEC regulations. The successful candidate will manage and track waste disposal documentation, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste manifests.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily field reports documenting site activities, contractor progress, environmental observations, and regulatory compliance.
• Collect environmental samples including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and air samples.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects remain compliant and on schedule.
• Support projects operating under NYCOER, Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), petroleum remediation, and site redevelopment requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in the field doing construction oversight, community air monitoring (CAMP), soil sampling, groundwater sampling, etc.
• Experience supporting Brownfield Clean Up Program projects and New York State Clean Up Act initiatives.
• Responsible for daily reports and site safety.

Skills

• SST Card
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER
• OSHA 30
• OSHA 10

Work Environment

The role requires 100% field work with on-site hours from 6:45 am to 3:30 pm.

Pay

$33.00 - $42.00/hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• 2 weeks of vacation (negotiable)
• 8 paid holidays
• Sick time

Schedule

Permanent, hybrid position based in New York, NY. On-site hours are 6:45 am to 3:30 pm.