Environmental Site Surveillance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Range: $32.00 To $38.00 Hourly

ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc., ACC, has an opportunity for an experienced environmental, industrial hygiene or health & safety technician with a minimum of 2-years of experience and possessing a Cal-OSHA Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) Certification. Other certifications, including the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Lead Sampling Tech, Lead Inspector-Assessor or CDPH Lead Project Monitor are desirable.

In this position, the successful candidate will conduct building related environmental assessments, assist with project design and monitor contractor activities during remediation activities. The position will focus on asbestos, lead, water intrusion and indoor air quality projects; thus strong understanding of building systems is required. Additional activities will likely include working on concrete/slab moisture sampling, subsurface (soil and groundwater) investigations, Phase I Environmental Assessments (ESAs), hazardous materials management audits, LEED air sampling and waste diversion management, etc. depending on qualifications.

Candidates should be energetic, interested in building systems, health & safety concerns. Familiarity with computer operations (Mac & Windows), and basic drafting programs is mandatory.

Technicians will spend the majority of their time at projects sites throughout Northern California or Southern California. Technicians will also prepare reports and other project documents related to field operations; assist with occasional equipment maintenance & calibration and general office support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Cal-OSHA Certified Site Surveillance Technician required. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Lead Sampling Technician, Lead Inspector-Assessor or CDPH Lead Project Monitor Certifications are desirable.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and strict attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Willing to travel, work evenings and weekends as projects require
• Be in good physical health and able to wear respiratory and other personal protective equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, navigate crawl spaces, lift/carry equipment (generally up to 50 lbs), stand for long periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Desirable Qualifications:

• Recent Graduate with BA/BS in environmental sciences, health & safety, industrial hygiene or building related fields.
• Basic drafting skills
• Knowledge of building systems & construction techniques
• Ability to read & understand construction drawings (architectural & MEP)
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, AHERA Building Inspector and Contractor/Supervisor certifications

Benefits:

ACC provides a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees that includes:

• Eligibility to participate in the company Employee Stock Ownership Program for qualifying individuals.
• Group Medical Insurance
• HSA Contributions to qualifying plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays Per Year
• Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development funds for professional license fees, memberships, training and seminars