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\nEDR is seeking a Technical Specialist to join our Environmental Monitoring Team to support the coordination, management, and successful completion of environmental monitoring projects in New York State. In this leadership position, the Technical Specialist for Environmental Monitoring will work closely with the Environmental Monitoring Services Leader, project managers, environmental monitors, clients, contractors, and agency representatives to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable environmental regulations and permit conditions.
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\nThis position is approximately 60% environmental monitoring services coordination and 40% environmental monitoring, with the ability to work primarily remotely. Travel to project sites and EDR offices will be required as needed.
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\nResponsibilities\n

Assist the Environmental Monitoring Services Leader in coordinating, supervising, and managing the implementation and completion of environmental monitoring projects.
Serve as a primary or secondary point of contact for clients and support positive client and agency relationships.
Coordinate task assignments, support scheduling of environmental monitoring staff, delegate work to appropriate environmental monitoring staff, and track project deliverables, schedules, milestones, and overall project organization.
Provide quality assurance/quality control of delegated work and environmental monitoring reports.
Assist with project budget preparation and tracking as requested by project managers.
Identify and evaluate project changes that may substantially affect project scope, budget, schedule, or compliance requirements.
Support hiring, scheduling, supervision, and development of environmental monitoring staff based on project demands. Train, mentor, and support the professional development of environmental monitors.
Conduct on-site environmental compliance inspections and accurately document field observations.
Prepare and/or review environmental compliance monitoring reports and other project documentation.
Ensure project work complies with EDR standards, client expectations, agency requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Represent EDR and our clients during project meetings, agency interactions, monitoring assignments, and inspections.

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\nQualifications\n\n

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
5-10+ years of experience in environmental monitoring, environmental compliance, construction, or a related field.
Ability to travel and work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
Strong familiarity with environmental regulations and experience interpreting environmental permits and permit conditions.
Experience conducting environmental compliance inspections and accurately documenting field observations.
Experience working directly with New York State Department of Public Service Staff and New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Staff on active construction sites.
Knowledge of environmental management and construction plans (EM&CPs) or site engineering and environmental plan (SEEP), permit conditions, certificate or siting permit conditions, and other environmental compliance-related documents.
Familiarity with general construction practices, including sediment and erosion control measures, horizontal directional drilling fluid losses and containment, and site restoration activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate compliance issues and provide informed recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, deadlines, and project demands.
Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound professional judgment.
Ability to work independently and confidently in the field, including at active construction sites.
Ability to train, mentor, and provide guidance to other environmental monitoring staff.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Professional certification or similar certification is highly desirable.

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\nLocation & Travel
\nThis position can operate majority remotely from New York State, with travel to EDR offices and project sites required on an as-needed basis. Preferred locations are Central or Western New York and Southern Tier or Finger Lakes Regions.
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\nThe role is expected to consist of approximately 60% Environmental Monitoring Services Specialist responsibilities and 40% environmental monitoring responsibilities. The position requires participation in routine in-person meetings and work sessions at EDR's regional offices when needed, as well as travel to project sites.
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\nCompensation
\nThe anticipated base pay range is $65,000–$100,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
\nEDR reserves the right to pay outside of the target range based on an individual's education, credentials, skill level and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity, geographic location, and business needs.
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\nWhy EDR?
\nAt EDR, our motto is A Better Environment. We believe that means creating a better environment not only through the work we do for our clients and communities, but also through the environment we create for our employees.
\nEDR is a multidisciplinary environmental consulting and design firm with more than 45 years of experience. Our team includes engineers, ecologists, botanists, wetland specialists, wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, archaeologists, historians, visualization specialists, planners, landscape architects, and other environmental professionals.
\nYou'll have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects while collaborating with professionals across disciplines.
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\nCome join our team and help us create A Better Environment.
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