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Environmental Specialist II
- Fisher Associates (Rochester, NY)
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Environmental Specialist II
Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=180+Charlotte+Street+Rochester+NY+USA+14607) • Environmental
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Environmental Specialist II
Rochester, NY
Advance Your Career in Environmental Science – Make a Real-World Impact
Looking to take your environmental career to the next level with hands-on, impactful work? Join a collaborative and mission-driven team that’s dedicated to protecting natural resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating healthier, more sustainable communities. As an Environmental Specialist II, you’ll lead Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments, conduct critical field investigations, support environmental remediation efforts, and contribute to innovative, science-based solutions.
This is a meaningful opportunity to grow your career with a company that values your expertise, fosters continuous learning, and invests in your long-term success. Apply today and put your environmental knowledge to work on projects that truly make a difference.
About Fisher Associates:
Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets.
Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher
+ You are empoweredto achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
+ Your voicematters in our inclusive and transparent culture, where accessible leadership genuinely welcomes ideas and feedback.
+ Your growthis our priority. We offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development.
+ You thrivein a culture that celebrates fun and fosters a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere, so you can bring the best of yourself to work every day.
+ Your journeyis shaped by a culture of mentorship, where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you, in turn, inspire others.
+ Your successis supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.
What You’ll Do as an Environmental Specialist
+ Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), due diligence investigations, and compliance audits in accordance with ASTM standards.
+ Perform field inspections, including sampling of soil, water, and air; well monitoring; and operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
+ Oversee subcontractors during field activities with minimal supervision and coordinate effectively with laboratories for sample submission and chain-of-custody documentation.
+ Conduct compliant asbestos building inspections, quantifications, draft reporting, and project air monitoring.
+ Conduct compliant materials inspections for lead paint, PCB-caulk, mold, and universal waste.
+ Prepare technical reports, analytical data tables, and collaborate on GIS mapping for project documentation.
+ Serve as Site Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and training requirements.
+ Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support abatement-phase construction administration.
+ Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions
+ Ensure QA/QC standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Assist in developing asbestos abatement designs, specs, and renovation/demolition project documents.
What We Offer
Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives.Work on engaging environmental projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:
+ Eligible for Straight-time Overtime
+ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ 401(k) Plan
+ Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
+ Hybrid Work Schedule
+ Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
+ Strong Work-life Balance
+ Shareholders Program
+ Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
+ Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security.
+ Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group.
Salary Range$66,560-$72,800
Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promise any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.
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Requirements
What You Bring, Your Expertise as an Environmental Specialist
+ B.A. in Environmental Science, B.S. in Environmental Engineering, or related field.
+ Minimum of 5-10 years of related experience.
+ OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour with current 8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER annual refresher.
+ NYSDOL-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector, strongly preferred.
+ NYSDOL certifications including Asbestos Air Monitor, Project Designer, or Mold Assessor a plus.
+ Willing to travel and work 10+ hour field days in peak season.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PDF; experience with ArcGIS/View, Survey123 preferred.
+ Proven knowledge of sampling methods and environmental regulations and guide documents.
+ Ability to read plans and understand building systems (HVAC, insulation, products).
+ Experience reading and understanding GIS mapping, contour mapping, and data driven plume mapping.
+ Ability to direct contractors, drillers, and other field subcontractors during field projects.
+ Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
+ Proven ability to deliver quality work and solve problems with critical thinking and sound judgment.
+ Driven to take ownership of projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters personal and professional growth
+ Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
+ Committed to building trust and collaboration through integrity, respect, and active listening.
+ Have a sense of curiosity, always looking for a better way, and a continuous improvement mindset
+ Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
+ Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and distance.
+ Must be able to travel to various project sites.
+ Must be able to access and navigate construction sites and job areas.
+ Must pass respirator medical clearance and respirator fit test.
+ Must be able to wear a respirator for required work, occasionally for extended periods of times.
+ Must be comfortable wearing project-specific level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as Tyvek suits, nitrile gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and steel toe boots.
+ Must be able to work in environmental conditions including office environment, field environment, construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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