Environmental Specialist

Environmental Research Group, LLC incl AmaTerra services. Founded in 2000, ERG is an environmental consulting small business providing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Compliance, Restoration, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) services to Federal, State, Local/Municipal, and Commercial clients across the United States. We are a value-driven, employee-first company. Trust, expertise, and compassion guide our success, as we serve with gratitude, joy, and adaptability.

We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO), Disadvantaged/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (DBE, WO/WBE) Small (Environmental Consulting) Business.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

Assures regulatory compliance is achieved for all environmental resource related issues
Conduct asbestos surveys/inspections, lead-based paint surveys/inspections, and mold assessments
Review previous survey data, collect up to 1200 samples annually, evaluate lab analysis, recommend abatement actions, and prepare reports for Garrison owned facilities
Prepare a chain of custody, and package and ship samples to the government contracted laboratory
Prepare asbestos, LBP, and mold report for each project to the requesting proponent
Conduct annual surveillance inspections, review work plans for technical sufficiency and/or scopes of work, ensure regulatory compliance, assess the condition of friable and non-friable asbestos containing material (ACM) and LBP conditions
Coordinate and review abatement designs and work plans with ACOR or COR and abatement Contractor to ensure environmental regulatory compliance
Maintain the asbestos file repository with all pertinent reports, sample data, work plans, inspection findings, shipping records, etc. in the designated file retention location determined by the ACOR or COR
Inspect and track information regarding lead-based paint (LBP) to ensure the installation stays in compliance with applicable regulations and guidance, and that workers and building occupants are protected
Provide mold technical guidance by conducting visual inspections and environmental testing to characterize if mold contamination is present, and prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations for remediation
Submit all samples for analysis to the government contracted laboratory for TSCA sampling & analysis
Provide regulatory guidance for radon related activities (i.e., sampling locations and quantities, risk levels, laboratory analysis, mitigation recommendations, etc.) by identifying the need for radon sampling in buildings owned and operated by the Garrison
Provide consultation for TSCA related activities, by identifying the need for industrial hygiene services and other studies, surveys, and designs for achievement and maintenance of compliance with federal, state, local, DoD, and Army regulations
Provide guidance to DPW Divisions, Preventive Medicine, Garrison Safety, and other units/agencies on TSCA matters.
Attend meetings, and provide technical guidance for the TSCA Program in developing slides or providing input at the request of the ACOR or COR.
The Contractor shall report verbally, all violations or potential violations noted during inspection or site visits to the ACOR or COR within two hours of identification

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field
Minimum of five years of directly applicable experience
Must have and maintain certifications for The Commonwealth of Kentucky Asbestos Inspectors/Management Planner, Asbestos Abatement Project Supervisor, Asbestos Project Designer, Lead-Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor, and an Indoor Air Quality Professional
Able to maintain a drivers license, work at elevated heights, carry heavy ladders and tool bags, maintain government provided equipment, use thermal imaging camera and other indoor air quality meters, work in crawlspaces, be able to crouch and crawl when necessary, able to wear a NIOSH-approved half-face respirator fitted with P100 filters, must be a self-starter, organized, and collaborate well with others
Must be able to conduct awareness training in groups, classroom, and auditorium settings
Able to manage multiple projects at a time

ERG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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