Senior Environmental Scientist State

Azar Design Co is seeking a qualified Senior Environmental Scientist with 10+years of relevant experience to work on a diverse portfolio of public and private projects, including transportation, parks and green space, university campuses, and stormwater & utility infrastructure. In this role, the successful candidate will provide project coordination including working with more junior staff, perform environmental resource field assessments/studies, perform desktop research on available websites and other resources, prepare permitting reporting documentation and prepare reports on projects throughout New York State.

• Work with more junior staff to complete assignments, and serve as a mentor to junior staff
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and other consultants
• Coordinate and perform environmental resource field assessments and studies including: wetlands, streams, invasive species, and threatened/endangered species.
• Complete environmental requirements of both SEQR and NEPA
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Use GPS equipment to gather field data, interpret data in the office, conduct QA/QC review of data and identify data gaps. Coordinate preparation of GIS or CAD figures from the data acquisition phase.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support abatement-phase construction administration.
• Assist in developing asbestos abatement designs, specs, and renovation/demolition project documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Soils, or a related earth science field + 10 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent technical writing skills and ability to prepare environmental reports and permit applications.
• Professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Work experience in environmental consulting, with technical expertise in an environmental discipline such as aquatics, vegetation, wildlife, soils, or permitting.
• Experience with assessments and reporting for NYS Department of Transportation, Army Corps of Engineering and NYSDEC projects
• Preferred experience would include ecological field investigations, NYSDEC stormwater inspection training, and preparation of associated reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Must be trained in wetland and stream delineation
• 40 hour HAZWOPER training and/or annual 8 hour refresher class.
• Current 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control inspector certification is a plus.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.
• Ability to travel as needed for project work.

$70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.