Environmental Specialist

SCA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Environmental, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an entry-level Environmental Specialist to support environmental engineering and industrial hygiene projects, including asbestos and lead assessments, indoor air quality investigations, and sampling of air, soil, and water.

The position involves about 75% field work and 25% office work, with training provided across necessary technical areas. Candidates should have strong communication and teamwork skills and be able to work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school sciences acceptable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and multitasking.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental engineering and industrial hygiene assessments and monitoring.
• Conduct indoor air quality investigations and sampling of air, soil, and water.
• Perform construction monitoring and evaluate buildings for hazardous materials.
• Balance field and office work with flexible scheduling.
• Work as part of a team with scientists and engineers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent and team-oriented

Physical stamina

Driving with a valid license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description- Entry Level Environmental Specialist (SF Bay Area)

Job Code: ESP2-SF (San Francisco)

The selected candidate will work with our staff of environmental scientists, civil and mechanical engineers, safety professionals and industrial hygienists. The successful candidate will spend approximately 75% of their time performing environmental engineering and/or industrial hygiene based assessments and monitoring involving asbestos and lead. Other types of projects that you will perform include indoor air quality investigations; sampling of air, soil and water; construction monitoring; and evaluation of buildings for hazardous materials.

The position will include approximately 75% field work and 25% office work over the course of the year. Note that SCA will train you in the necessary technical areas, so you do not need to have experience in all areas. The most important things you can bring to the job are a desire to learn, an ability to be flexible, and a willingness to work hard.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred (job requires high school level Sciences, all majors welcomed as well as OPT)
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at the same time
• Must be physically able to climb a 20' ladder, lift up to 50 pounds, enter crawl spaces and attics, and work on construction sites near heavy construction equipment and in outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions. Work may be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic materials are present.
• Participation in SCA's Medical Surveillance Program, which requires the selected candidate to maintain a current medical clearance to work and wear respiratory protection
• A reliable car, drivers license, and auto insurance for field work are REQUIRED
• Ability to work nights and weekends, which occurs up to 25% of the time, is also required.

This is an entry-level position!