Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer

LaBella Associates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates is hiring an entry level Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer for our Rochester, NY or Ithaca, NY offices. The role involves environmental monitoring of construction projects, overseeing Phase II site assessments, and supporting remediation at sites with contaminants.

You will participate in fieldwork under varied conditions, with travel as needed. Ideal candidates will perform sampling of air, soil, sediment, and groundwater, assist drilling supervision, and help

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in environmental science/geology/engineering.
• Willingness to travel for job sites and occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Environmental construction monitoring/field activity supervision
• Air, soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling
• Drilling supervision / soil classification and logging
• Adhere to Health and Safety program
• Report preparation
• Additional duties as required

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Fieldwork supervision

Report writing

Drilling supervision

Job description

We are currently hiring an entry level Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer in our Environmental division at our Rochester, NY, or Ithaca, NY office. The Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer will perform environmental monitoring of construction projects, oversee fieldwork related to Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and support environmental investigation and remediation projects at sites with contamination by materials such as solvents, petroleum fuels, metals, and PCBs. You have the opportunity to join a dynamic team working on large, technically engaging, and impactful projects. A successful candidate will be able to perform various tasks including field work in all weather conditions, environmental construction monitoring, air, soil, and groundwater sampling, drilling supervision, report writing, and support project managers on various projects. The candidate must be willing to adjust to the schedule of the wide range of projects this position supports. Routine travel to job sites, and occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stays may be required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs over short distances.

Duties:

• Environmental Construction Monitoring / Field Activity Supervision
• Air, soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling
• Drilling Supervision / Soil Classification and Logging
• Adhere to Health and Safety program
• Report Preparation
• Additional duties as required
• Environmental Construction Monitoring / Field Activity Supervision
• Air, soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling
• Drilling Supervision / Soil Classification and Logging
• Adhere to Health and Safety program
• Report Preparation
• Additional duties as required

Salary Range: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.