Location: Niskayuna, NY
Title: Environmental Technician
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: 100%
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

** _ Job Description_**

POSITION PURPOSE:

Perform field implementation of project waste management plans. Assist the Waste Management Specialist with maintaining documentation of waste shipments, container loading, and inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data entry and tracking
• Visual inspections of containers
• Assist with inspections and documentation of wastes managed in accumulation areas
• Maintain inventory of waste management supplies
• Assist with inspections of outgoing shipments

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As assigned, but may include

• Environmental sampling of various media (soil, water, wastes)
• Preparation of sample Chain of Custodies

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able and licensed to operate a motorized vehicle
• Able to pass HAZWOPER/respirator user medical exam
• Applicant should be able to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team
• Required to complete background check for DOE badging
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Skills and Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Basic knowledge of applicable state and federal waste regulations

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• 40 hour HAZWOPER trained and up to date
• DOT HAZMAT Transportation trained
• Environmental sampling experience (soil, groundwater, various wastes)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

(If necessary, include ability to travel or ability to work overtime.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds as required
• Applicant must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (heat)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Working environment will be a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities and working around heavy equipment and trucks.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment. **
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Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.