Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Job Description

Job Description

PBS Engineering and Environmental is a nationally recognized leader in creative and sustainable solutions that are driven by our strong commitment to quality and community.

Our multi-disciplinary consulting services include civil engineering, environmental services, natural resources, landscape architecture, industrial hygiene, and land surveying in both the private and public sector.

In 2024, PBS joined Apex Companies, LLC, a national multidisciplinary and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure.

This partnership created a combined team of more than 1,400 staff with the resources to serve all 50 states.

Learn more about what it's like to work with us : pbsusa.com / careers

We are currently seeking to add an Environmental Health and Safety Technician to our dynamic team in Seattle, Washington.

$30 to $40 hourly in office and field full-time with benefits.

The role is field-intensive and supports a broad range of projects located in Puget Sound Region. These projects reflect PBS' core practices in hazardous materials, industrial hygiene / health and safety, and indoor air quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years' experience in Hazardous Materials, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health and Safety, or a related field
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds
• Authorization to work in the US
• Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in industrial compliance and / or air quality sampling
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• AHERA Asbestos Inspector certification
• NIOSH 582 Certified Analyst

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project oversight for hazardous material abatement projects
• Hazardous building material surveys
• Indoor air quality evaluations
• Exposure monitoring
• Radon and drinking water testing
• Report preparation
• General project administrative duties

Why PBS?

PBS understands that our people are our greatest resource, and we value their personal and professional growth. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion create an environment that fosters this growth and where people can build fulfilling, diverse, long-term careers.

We provide project opportunities large enough to propel your career, while honoring the work-life balance and unique contributions that make our success possible.

Our mid-range size allows generous benefits, while maintaining the relaxed atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and individual attention that make our offices great places to work.

At PBS, our multi-disciplinary teams foster unity and collaboration within our communities as well as a deep commitment to our clients.

PBS Benefits

Qualifying employee benefits may include :

• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Medical, dental / orthodontic, vision, alternative / naturopathic care
• Family-building benefits
• FSA, HSA, and DCA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Wellness and cell phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement, sponsored certifications, and professional development
• Donation matching
• PTO and paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Annual and merit bonuses
• Paid volunteer hours

PBS is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diversity in our workplace. To learn more, please visit our Affirmative Action Plan on our website.

POLICY FOR THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

PBS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any resume submitted to any employee(s) of PBS without an agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of PBS.

Resumes sent to any employee(s) other than PBS internal recruiting staff, even if a contract is in place, will be considered unsolicited.

In either case, PBS will not pay a placement fee.

PBS will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the PBS Talent Acquisition team.