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About FACS

At FACS, our mission is to make environments safer and healthier for the people who live and work in them. As one of the nation's leading environmental health consulting firms, we help organizations protect their people, assets, and communities. We are built on purpose, partnership, and performance—delivering measurable impact with every client engagement.

Our Values

We live our mission through three core values:

• People First: Support our team and clients, promote professional growth, and value collaboration.
• Integrity of the Science: Deliver accurate, reliable results through objective, evidence-based practices.
• Client Relationships for Life: Build long-term partnerships and help clients address environmental health challenges.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Contribute meaningful work that empowers teams and drives results across the organization.
• Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment where your work matters.
• Growth: Innovate, develop your skills, and help shape the future of how we operate and deliver on our mission.
• Visibility: Partner directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to make a real difference.

Ranked "Best Places to Work" for five consecutive years, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and support for professional certifications—so you can grow, thrive, and build a career with lasting impact.

Primary Function:
Perform on-site surveys, inspections, assessments, abatement oversight and monitoring. Position also requires preparation of written of field reports associated with industrial hygiene, asbestos and microbial projects. Take lead on projects if Industrial Hygiene Field Technicians are assigned. Carry out and execute project that is developed with client, handed down or assigned by Project Manager.
Responsibilities:

• Take the lead on projects when Environmental Health Specialists are assigned.
• Communicate vital project information to the Project Manager(s), ensuring seamless coordination and progress tracking.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contractor’s personnel certifications, medicals, etc. to ensure compliance with abatement requirements.
• Act as a point of contact and meet with regulatory agents in the event of surprise site inspections.
• Adapt the scope of work as needed in the field to accommodate actual conditions or changes that arise during project progression.
• Identify and secure the necessary tools and equipment required for each project.
• Abatement: Perform air sampling, clearances, and on-site analysis of air samples while adhering to quality control requirements.
• Obtain and track project numbers for accurate record-keeping.
• Serve as a liaison between the client and Project Manager or contractor, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of issues.
• As a representative of our organization when performing field work, maintaining a knowledgeable and professional presence.
• Report progress of project and provide technical input to Project Manager.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior staff members, sharing your expertise and contributing to their professional development.

Experience: 

• 3+ years of experience as a Field Technician conducting field surveys, inspections, and assessments. 
• Must possess valid certifications required by state to perform assigned work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new software and systems

Education/Credential:

• Bachelor’s of Science in industrial hygiene, health and safety, biological or physical science or equivalent experience.
• California Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) 
  Physical & Work Requirements
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, walk, and stand for extended periods in varied work environments while performing sampling activities
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for documentation and reporting
• Must be able to pass a background check, annual medical examinations, and OSHA-required respirator fit tests
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to travel locally to assigned client and project sites

Compensation and Rewards

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure tied to individual and team achievements
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• • Medical coverage with 100% company-paid premiums for employees and their families, plus 50% of the annual deductible covered by the company
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Vision and dental plan options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
  • Company-sponsored programs including Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance, Rocket Lawyer legal services, and mobile phone plan with Verizon
  • Voluntary benefits options including supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents, short-term disability, hospital, accident, and pet insurance
  • Generous PTO (3 weeks accrual), paid holidays, volunteer days, and floating holiday
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program to promote higher education
  • Paid training and certifications to support career advancement
  • Incentive Bonus Plan and Donation Matching Program

Wage Transparency

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forensic Analytical Consulting Services is an equal-opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, age, disability, or other non-merit characteristics. We welcome all candidates to apply, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

Employment Contingency

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and drug screening.