Environmental Field Technician

Gallagher Bassett
February 13, 2024
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601

Job Description Job Description At Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (GB) we are constantly seeking skilled professionals who are up for a challenge and take exceptional performance to heart. The professionals we hire help us maintain our reputation as one of the most progressive property/casualties third party claims service organizations in our industry and throughout the world.  Gallagher Bassett provides services to Fortune 1000 companies throughout 100 offices worldwide.  For the past several years GB has ranked among the largest TPA's by Business Insurance Magazine and was also a recipient of the Business Insurance Readers' Choice award for "Best Third-Party Claims Administrator."  If you're looking for a professional career with an industry leader, then you have come to the right place.  Wherever your interests lie, we're sure you will agree on one thing: our continued prosperity hinges on our greatest resource --- our people. Position Summary: The Technical Services division of GB (GBTS) is looking to hire a full-time Environmental Field Technician to work and support the Environmental practice area in our Poughkeepsie, New York office.  The position will include field assessment/sampling, research, and report preparation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Perform fieldwork for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, and other Environmental Property Assessment Projects, such as Ambient Air Quality Monitoring, Natural Attenuation Monitoring, Underground/Above ground Tank Closure Assessments, Contaminated Source Removals, and Other Sub-surface Remediation Projects. * The applicant would need to calibrate and operates various air, soil, and groundwater sampling equipment (such as OVA, peristaltic pumps, centrifugal pumps, stabilization meters, depth-to-groundwater) and interprets results of direct-read instruments and lab analysis data.  Compiles assessment materials to include field notes, instrument readings, lab analysis, photographic documentation, and site drawings.  May assist in producing reports based on company style guide and approach to methodologies.  Performs fieldwork and assists with producing deliverables.  Mainly responsible for fieldwork and associated field data and photographic documentation. * Support outer office projects on an as-needed basis. Additional Considerations: * Must be able to pass a medical exam for use of a respirator. Qualifications – External Requirements: * Bachelor's degree (Geology, Geosciences, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Engineering discipline). * Must have valid driver's license and dependable automobile transportation available. * Required to survey/inspect client properties; entails negotiating non-public access areas, climbing, extended periods of walking/standing, lifting/carrying 25+ pounds, working in extreme weather conditions. * Job may require after-hour work, weekend work and some travel. * Competent in high school level mathematics a minimum. * Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). Preferrred: * Able to effectively prioritize assignments. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. * Detail oriented. * HAZWOPER certification preferred. US. Eligibility Requirements: * Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered. * Are you 18 years of age or older or can you demonstrate legal capacity to enter a contract? * Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. * Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.  For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Gallagher will require proof of work authorization. * Must be willing to execute Gallagher's Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure. Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected status.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination.  In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Powered by JazzHR ylaZaMBTHa

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