Asbestos Inspector/Investigator (NYC)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

What began as a one-man environmental engineering consulting firm in 1986 has purposefully grown into a leading design services firm. Watts is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering (A/E) firm providing architecture, civil, environmental, transportation, and construction monitoring services with offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and New York City. As an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and community builders, we work hand in hand with our clients to realize enduring designs — to create space for what matters.

We have an immediate opening for a Mid-Level Asbestos Inspector/Investigator in our NYC office.  The firm operates with a flexible schedule but one that understands the needs of our clients and their deadlines. The candidate will be an integral part of a dedicated regulated building materials department team supporting clients involving building renovation and demolition projects throughout the downstate area. Established clients include various city, state and federal agencies for projects at Colleges, Universities, Education, Transportation and Health Facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform inspections for asbestos-containing materials and other regulated building materials, and prepare reports based on findings
• Be comfortable interpreting, NYC DEP Title 15, NYS ICR 56 and other applicable regulations
• Be dependable and able to work independently and be a team player
• Have experience working with various NYC agencies (Port Authority, NYC HHC, DCAS, CUNY, MTA, etc.)
• Possess initiative to problem solve with good communication skills

Qualifications

• Hold current NYC DEP asbestos investigator and NYS DOL asbestos inspector certifications. Candidates who possess a NYS DOL asbestos inspector certification with a demonstrated ability to obtain the NYC DEP asbestos investigator within 6 months of hire may be considered.
• Candidates with a B.S. degree in environmental sciences, engineering or similar disciplines are preferred.
• Additional certifications as a Project Monitor, Project Designer, EPA Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor certifications and 40-Hour HAZWOPER are a plus
• Experience collecting soil and/or water samples is a plus
• Have at least two years of experience in the building hazmat inspection field.
• Have experience with filing ACP forms with NYC DEP ARTS.
• Be familiar with pertinent asbestos federal, state and local regulations and specifically with NYS ICR 56 and NYC DEP Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York.
• Be familiar with OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Be self-motivated, reliable, detail oriented, and show ability to use sound judgment.
• Be familiar with standard word processing and spreadsheet computer programs. Possess a vehicle which they will use to travel to the work sites, within the five-boroughs of NYC, Long Island and Husdon Valley area.

Compensation

• $80,000 - $100,000 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status