Environmental Scientist Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ (NOW HIRING)

LaBella is currently looking to hire an Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer in our growing, multi-disciplinary, Brooklyn, NY office. LaBella is a 100% employee-owned firm with more than 2,000 professionals in more than 40 offices across 14 states, with additional international offices in the U.K. and Spain. Our growing Brooklyn office has the feel of a boutique consultancy with the resources of a larger- sized firm. This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional with enormous upside potential as part of a growing company.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join a dynamic team working on exciting, multi-phase, technically engaging, and impactful projects. The successful candidate will perform field work including groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and surface water sampling, submit samples to a laboratory for analysis, manage and evaluate field and lab data, supervise contractors and drillers, and support the preparation of reports. This individual will assist with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, support environmental investigations and remediation at E-Designation and New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program projects throughout the 5-boroughs and the NYC Metroplitan area, and support project managers on various projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of office and field time and will have an opportunity to grow as a professional under the tutelage of experienced environmental professions.
LaBella offers excellent training and career advancement opportunities and outstanding benefits.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performing field work within the 5-boroughs and NYC metropolitan area.
• Performing soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling.
• Performing / overseeing field activities and drilling on construction projects.
• Performing Phase I inspections.
• Collecting, recording, and organizing field data in a concise manner.
• Data presentation, map creation, and report preparation.
• Preparing deliverables on time and within budget.
• Maintaining open communication with project team members.
• Preparing work plans and proposals and managing projects in consideration of environmental goals, timelines, resource allocation, and budgetary requirements.
• Supporting various environmental projects to ensure their successful planning, implementation, and completion.
• Representing the company in a professional manner and in line with firm's core values.
• Conducting work to professional standards and following firm's QA/QC policy.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental specialists, engineers, contractors, and government agencies, to achieve project objectives.
• Collecting and analyzing environmental data, preparing reports, and communicating project progress, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, including environmental assessments, permits, reports, and correspondence, and ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements.

Required Education & Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering

• 0-3 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related local environmental position. Entry-level candidates with strong academic, internship, field, GIS, AutoCAD, or technical writing experience will be considered.
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and / or ArcGIS required.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be team oriented with strong capability to motivate others.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental consulting team environment.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined group of professionals.
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Possess technical knowledge and experience with NYC E-designations, and brownfield sites within various programs, including the New York City Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) as well as Superfund (CERCLA).
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and a positive attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Valid NYS driver's license, lean driving record, and reliable transportation

 Preferred Qualifications:

M.S. preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

        Physical ability to perform outdoor field work.

        Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Salary Range:
$50,000-$72,000, commensurate with experience, technical background, field capabilities, certifications, and demonstrated ability to support field work, data management, mapping, and report preparation.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet-LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.