Environmental Scientist

Athenica Environmental Services, Inc.; Alwal; On-site; INR 5,529,000 - 6,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Athenica Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to assist project managers in overseeing asbestos abatement projects within the Industrial Hygiene Department, ensuring regulatory compliance and public safety.

The role includes supervising field personnel, conducting third-party air monitoring, and maintaining QA across all project phases. Successful candidates will write detailed reports, compile logs and data summaries, and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field required.
• Proficient with Word and PowerPoint; strong Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong time management and deadline-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting asbestos inspections and surveys, prepare abatement design/specifications, and coordinate third-party air monitoring.
• Assist in report writing; prepare detailed logs and data summaries.
• Oversee field personnel to ensure work complies with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• QA/QC of field work; approve time and expense sheets and log books submitted by field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Environmental Scientist assists the project managers in the oversight of asbestos abatement projects for the Industrial Hygiene Department to ensure regulatory compliance and public safety. This role includes overseeing field personnel, conducting third‑party air monitoring, and maintaining quality assurance across all project phases. This position involves writing detailed reports, compiling logs and data summaries, and supervising field personnel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as experience grows and organizational needs evolve.

The Environmental Scientist assists the project managers in the oversight of asbestos abatement projects for the Industrial Hygiene Department to ensure regulatory compliance and public safety. This role includes overseeing field personnel, conducting third‑party air monitoring, and maintaining quality assurance across all project phases. This position involves writing detailed reports, compiling logs and data summaries, and supervising field personnel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as experience grows and organizational needs evolve.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in conducting thorough asbestos inspections, asbestos surveys, preparation of asbestos abatement design and specifications to identify the presence and condition of asbestos‑containing materials, including third‑party air monitoring
• Assisting in report writing, including preparation of detailed logs and data summary tables
• Oversee field personnel to ensure that work is performed in accordance and in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws
• QA/QC of work performed in field and approve time and expense sheets and log books submitted by field personnel
• Must be flexible in handling multiple work assignments, changing priorities and be able to meet deadlines
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including additional responsibilities that may emerge with increased experience and evolving organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; strong working knowledge of Excel is required.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse group
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout New York City

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector a plus.
• OSHA 40-Hour a plus.
• NYSDOL Project Monitor License a plus

Employment type

Full-Time

Athenica Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where difference and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued.

Please Note: All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory background check and drug screening.

• Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Do you have a valid Driver’s License?

Education

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification

• NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector License (Preferred)
• NYSDOL Project Monitor License (Preferred)
• OSHA 40-Hour (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person

Range: $58,000.00 – $68,000.00