Johnston, Iowa, United States of America
23 hours ago
Environmental Specialist I

Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision 

401k and 401k match opportunities 

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

Paid Time Off 

Volunteer Time 

Bereavement Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

Forestry & Utility Division

Environmental Division

Technology & Innovation Division

Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Specialist I is responsible for participating in a wide range of projects which may include Asbestos Inspections, Asbestos Abatement Observations, IAQ Investigations, and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Conducting industrial hygiene assessments for chemical and noise exposures

Conduct research, complete reviews, and compile reports

Site visits to include field sampling, data collection, field equipment operation, and other field activities associated with environmental projects

With support and guidance from Environmental Specialist II/III and Senior Environmental Specialists, works independently on projects ranging from small to medium and assists senior staff on larger projects

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position will require occasional travel

30%-50% travel including some overnight travel within the United States and occasional nights/weekends may be required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or similar field. In the absence of a degree, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

0-2 years’ experience in the environmental field

Must be capable of working while wearing a negative pressure respirator without restriction

Proficient with the Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and time management skills

Be organized and detail oriented

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment

Experience with building systems and mapping software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Iowa Asbestos Inspector License (if not held, must be able and willing to obtain)

40-hour HAZWOPER certification (if not held, must be able and willing to obtain)

Certifications within the fields of asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and OSHA

Prior experience in consulting

Experience with building systems and mapping software

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift to 50 pounds, on occasion

Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions in outdoor and indoor environments

Must be comfortable utilizing hand tools and ladders to perform inspection activities

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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