Site Assessment & Remediation Field Technician

• Execution and/or supervision of field aspects of environmental monitoring, site assessment, and remediation including:
  • Remedial excavation oversight (often at NYC construction sites)
  • Community air monitoring with roving and fixed stations.
  • Supervising subcontractors.
  • Installation and operations and maintenance of soil vapor extraction and sub-slab depressurization systems, and other mechanical remediation systems.
  • Conducting soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air, and ambient air sampling.
• Completing and maintaining logs, recording field notes, maintaining in-house equipment, and ordering equipment.
• Implementing work plans and standard operating procedures; communicating with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Essential Requirements:

• High-school diploma or GED are required for the position; Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred. 
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, construction safety, and asbestos licensing are also a plus.
• Be willing to work 7am-4pm.
• Strong communication skills, including fluency in spoken and written English
• A strong mechanical aptitude with prior experience in construction oversight, sampling, and air monitoring. Experience with mechanical remediation systems is a plus.
• Comfortable and capable of providing oversight and clear direction to field crews; coordinating material and equipment deliveries and other field-related logistics.
• Identifying problems in the field; and, effectively problem solving in a high-paced construction environment. 
• Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather and to engage in physically demanding site assessment and remediation-related work, including but not limited to lifting at least 30 pounds, is essential. 
• Must reside in the New York metro area; be willing to work some nights and weekends.
• Have a driver’s license; be comfortable driving in the NYC metro area; and, willing to travel to more distant sites as required.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $40K - $50K, and commensurate with experience. 

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative. Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning planning, engineering, and environmental projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What we Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

 Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.