Environmental Associate/Field Technician

Whitman; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Profit sharing opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Whitman, based in Somerset, NJ, seeks a Full-Time Environmental Associate/Field Technician to support waste management and hazardous material assessment divisions. The role blends office tasks with hands-on field activities, offering exposure to diverse environmental projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and a readiness to work outdoors and occasional weekends or nights as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather and some weekends/nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal administrative support for the company’s waste management division, including preparing job-related paperwork, scheduling projects, interacting with clients and vendors, developing/managing spreadsheets, organizing files, support accounting department with billing needs, etc.
• Provide internal administrative support for the company’s hazardous material assessment division (asbestos, lead, mold), including project coordination, reporting assistance, supporting billing, etc.
• Field Technician: Provide hands-on field services to support the company’s waste management division, including inventories, packing of waste material, performing industrial cleaning, and supporting our food recycling hauling.
• Field Technician: Provide hands-on oversight and sampling services (asbestos, lead, mold, air) to support our hazardous material assessment division, along with support where applicable in our environmental consulting, and health & safety compliance divisions.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Whitman is currently seeking a Full-Time Environmental Associate/Field Technician to support our waste management and our hazardous material assessment divisions based out of our Somerset, NJ office. This unique position will provide the ideal candidate with an opportunity to perform a mix of office-related project tasks, along with performing hands‑on field-related activities, obtaining an array of knowledge for various environmental-based projects. The ideal candidate must possess a positive attitude, have outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, and work well in a team-oriented environment. Candidate must have the ability to coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide internal administrative support for the company’s waste management division, including preparing job-related paperwork, scheduling projects, interacting with clients and vendors, developing/managing spreadsheets, organizing files, support accounting department with billing needs, etc.
• Provide internal administrative support for the company’s hazardous material assessment division (asbestos, lead, mold), including project coordination, reporting assistance, supporting billing, etc.
• Field Technician
  • Provide hands‑on field services to support the company’s waste management division, including, but not limited to performing inventories, packing of waste material, performing industrial cleaning, and supporting our food recycling hauling
  • Provide hands‑on oversight and sampling services (asbestos, lead, mold, air) to support our hazardous material assessment division, along with support where applicable in our environmental consulting, and health & safety compliance divisions

Requirements:

• Relevant experience preferred but is not mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or a related field
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Self‑motivated, independent, results‑oriented, adept at multi‑tasking effectively, and able to re‑prioritize as required
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping
• Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions
• Must be able to work some weekends and at night, when needed

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K plan, profit sharing opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for all of our employees. All Whitman professionals are given on‑the‑job training for new skills, and are encouraged to attend professional seminars and to participate in the professional societies relating to the areas of their special skills.

Whitman provides employment consideration to all applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or gender.