Environmental Specialist (Rapid Responder)

CTEH; Elk Grove Township (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Rapid Responder. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, providing support for hazardous materials, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, with flexible schedules and potential overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Possess a current valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Experience in the armed forces desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to emergency and disaster situations.
• Support for environmental and hazardous materials incidents.
• Maintain accurate records of all work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Quick thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Minimum high school diploma

Tools

Industrial hygiene equipment

Environmental sampling equipment

Job description

Overview

Have you ever walked a creek daily to take water samples in the mountains of West Virginia?

Have you ever stood in the snow in North Dakota doing air monitoring for a Vac Truck Driver?

Have you ever walked the beaches of Southern California for a job?

Join Our Rapid Response Team and Make a Difference!

CTEH is a leading provider of emergency response and environmental consulting services, and we are looking for highly motivated, team-driven individuals with Rapid Responder experience to join our team. At CTEH we are committed to protecting the short and long-term health of the communities, environment, and response workers we serve. We will invest time and resources to give you the skills to do so.

As a Rapid Responder, you will be on the front lines of emergency response and natural disaster situations, providing support for environmental and hazardous materials incidents, while setting your own availability schedule. This is a fast-paced and challenging role that requires quick thinking, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. Due to the nature of Emergency Response, this role requires candidates to be extremely flexible as there will be high variations in workload throughout the year. Patience has often paid off as many of our top Responders have been with us a long time!

As a Rapid Responder, you'll have the opportunity to travel across the nation, experience new environments, and work on exciting projects that make a positive impact on the environment. You'll be part of a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who share your love for the environment and sense of adventure. Many opportunities for professional development and advancement. Competitive pay.

Apply now to join our team of dedicated Rapid Responders and make a difference in the world!

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency and natural disaster situations

  • The Operations team will contact you for mobilization needs when you are available based on client needs and your qualification level. Being officially “on-call” will be available after specified trainings and advanced qualification levels. On-call is 24/7.

• Provide support for environmental and hazardous materials incidents

  • While air monitoring is our primary response role, we are also proficient in other areas such as moisture mapping, general site safety, and environmental sampling to name a few.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all work performed

  • Most project-related documentation involves use of our in-house data collection app. Above-average aptitude with technology is essential.

Education/Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.

• Functional or higher computer literacy skills in a Windows-based environment required.

• Experience in any branch of the armed forces desirable.

• Experience and/or proficiency with industrial hygiene equipment desirable.

• Experience using air and environmental sampling equipment desirable.

• Relevant experience in emergency response, environmental response, construction management, etc., desirable.

Professional Skills, Licenses, Certifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

• Must possess a current valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

• Ability to pass a company-supplied pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter which include an illicit drug screen.

• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and be medically cleared and certified to work in HAZWOPER sites as required under 29 CFR 1910.120.

• Ability to complete HAZWOPER certification and related safety training.

• Ability to obtain DISA clearance.

• Ability to obtain TWIC clearance.

• Ability to complete all assigned job-specific OSHA training and clearances (including annual training renewals) to ensure continuous response readiness.

• Ability to obtain a passport and travel internationally.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• FREQUENT: Sitting, standing, walking; lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day; overhead lifting of over 20 pounds; bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing ladders; long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary; keyboarding/typing; ability to read from a computer screen, sampling device, and/or paper copy; ability to handle a large volume of work; frequent travel; wear half-face and/or full-face respirators as required under 29 CFR 1910.134.

• OCCASIONAL: Driving noncommercial vehicles; shifts up to 24 hours; dress out in physically demanding PPE for site entry under 29 CFR 1910.120; wear encapsulating PPE.

Work Environment Details

• May work outdoors in hot/cold environments with extreme weather; may encounter physical hazards and wear PPE; may work varying shifts including overnight; may work in environments with physical, chemical, and biological hazards.

• Occasional: may work at altitudes above 5000 feet and on waterways, sea, or air.

Job Type and Compensation

Job Type: Part-time/temporary. Hours depend on available work; hours are not guaranteed. Benefits are not offered.

Compensation

Project Pay Rate: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Limited Project Pay Rate: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Training Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour or other applicable local minimum wage.

Potential extensive overtime opportunities at 1.5x or higher pay multipliers.