Environmental Field Technician

PRIMARY PURPOSE:To provides field services and collaborates with scientists Sr. Environmental Field Technicians and forensic experts on environmental investigation projects to provide consulting services to clients regarding environmental health and safety (EHS) issues in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts microbial lead asbestos and industrial hygiene inspections and sampling.
• Processes and dispose of samples and evidence in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and industry standards.
• Prepares chain of custody forms for analytical testing recording survey data in approved forms.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis as applicable for services rendered for external clients.
• Gathers detailed notes takes photographs and documents temperature relative humidity and moisture content measurements.
• Promotes and markets utilization of the companys investigative services by the insurance industry within assigned territory.
• Partners with Sr. Environmental Field Technicians on complex cases.
• Prepares inspection reports based on scientific findings and scope of work per project.
• Follows industry acceptable methodology for performance of services.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients colleagues subcontractors and prospects.
• Assists and observes contractor work on projects and interact with clients and contractor or subcontractor representatives accordingly.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organizations quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Associates degree in Environmental Science Microbiology Industrial Hygiene or related science from an accredited college or university preferred. Must have current professional certifications and licensure for the respective state and a valid drivers license with clean driving history; current Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) Certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI) or equivalent preferred. Current Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspector license current EPA Inspector license or current EPA Asbestos Abatement or OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is preferred.

Experience
High school diploma and two (2) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of current industry standards regulations techniques and equipment for performance of EHS services.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literate including Microsoft Office products
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb crawl stoop kneel reaching/working overhead
• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual:Hearing vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only the range of starting pay for this role is$28-$37.A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to medical dental vision 401k and matching PTO disability and life insurance employee assistance flexible spending or health savings account and other additional voluntary benefits.We are always accepting applications.