Environmental Scientist 1 at Apex Companies in Buffalo, NY

Summary: Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US, seeking highly motivated individuals to join their team. The Environmental Scientist 1 will conduct on-site environmental assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and internal protocols. Responsibilities: - Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate: - Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage - Universal waste and e-waste management - Stormwater and wastewater systems - Spill prevention and control measures - Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance - Solid waste management and recycling streams - Chemical storage - Material storage and management - Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms, etc. for environmental risks - Review facility documentation including: - Hazardous waste manifests - Emergency response plans - Spill logs and incident reports - Inspection checklists - Training records - Environmental permits - Environmental records - Equipment records - Environmental performance data - Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms - Propose corrective actions to address compliance gaps - Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.) Required Qualifications: - BA/BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related discipline - 0-3 years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments - Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials) - Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation - Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Comfortable working independently in field settings - Valid driver's license with clean driving record - Successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred Required Skills: Environmental regulations RCRA, Environmental regulations EPCRA, Environmental regulations Clean Water Act, Environmental regulations Clean Air Act, Environmental regulations DOT hazardous materials, Environmental inspections, Regulatory compliance assessments, Environmental sampling stormwater, Environmental sampling wastewater, Environmental sampling air, Environmental records interpretation, Hazardous waste management, Microsoft Office, Audit tools, Reporting platforms, Analytical skills Benefits: Medical, dental and vision plan options., Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance., 401k plan., Paid time-off and holidays., Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects., Other perks and incentives.