Employment Opportunities

Cocciardi and Associates, Inc. is a full service Safety, Health, Environmental Protection and Emergency Management consulting and engineering firm, with multiple locations in Pennsylvania. The company offers an exceptional benefit package with employment, including a 401(K) retirement plan.

The company is currently soliciting resumes for the below positions. Interested individuals should submit a CV / resume with salary history as indicated below.

Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Professional - Mechanicsburg, PA / Posted August 2008

Applications are currently being accepted for the full-time salaried ($55,000.00-$70,000.00 DOQ) position of Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Professional for Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA office. This individual will manage, to completion, projects related to safety and environmental protection plans, training of clients in the areas of toxic materials handling, inspection of public and industrial sites for safety and environmental health hazards and the provision of written reports of findings with conclusions and recommendations. This individual must maintain certification in specified areas of expertise and demonstrate routinely these competencies. This individual works with/through subordinate staff. Response to events of consequence may be required, as well as operation within an incident management system.

The individual must be an excellent verbal communicator and possess above average written communications and documentation skills. The selected individual will have a minimum of seven years full-time experience in the safety and/or environmental protection fields, including a minimum of two years supervisory experience; a Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited university and have completed an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CSP; CIH; CFPS; CHMM) [Note: Candidates who are qualified for testing may be considered]. This is an exempt professional position, as described in the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest in this position and a resume to: Carolynn Kunkel – c/o Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., 4 Kacey Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or via email ckunkel@cocciardi.com. Resumes will be received/reviewed until the position is filled. Candidates who are not fully qualified may be considered for alternate positions.

Emergency Preparedness Specialist - Mechanicsburg, PA / Posted August 2008

Applications are currently being accepted for the salaried ($37,500.00-$55,000.00 DOQ) position of Emergency Preparedness Specialist for Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., Harrisburg, PA office. This individual will perform emergency services projects such as the development of emergency response plans, training clients within the emergency service disciplines, exercising of existing client plans and provision of evaluations for clients in compliance with national formats, such as those of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. This individual must be knowledgeable and certified in the National Incident Management System. Response to emergent events is required, to assist clients with management of these events. The Specialist must be fully qualified to use personal protective equipment, including respirators.

This individual will receive assignments and supervision on a routine (e.g. weekly) basis, and must have demonstrated written and oral communication skills. This individual will possess an appropriate college degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three years emergency planning/training experience, resulting in specialized skills and the ability to qualify for professional certification testing. This is an exempt professional position, as described in the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest in this position and a resume to: Carolynn Kunkel – c/o Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., 4 Kacey Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or via email ckunkel@cocciardi.com. Resumes will be received/reviewed until the position is filled. Candidates who are not fully qualified may be considered for alternate positions.

Emergency Preparedness Professional - Scranton, PA / Posted August 2008

Applications are currently being accepted for the full-time salaried position (salary range $55,000.00-$70,000.00, DOQ), of Emergency Preparedness Professional. The position is located at the company offices in Scranton, Pennsylvania, however projects may be completed at client locations throughout the state and country. This individual will report within the company management structure. This individual will manage and complete emergency services projects such as the development of continuity of operations and emergency response plans, training and education within the emergency service disciplines, exercising of existing client plans and provision of evaluations and reviews for clients in compliance with national formats, such as those of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. This individual must be knowledgeable and certified in the National Incident Management System. Individuals with specialized emergency preparedness skills will be considered (e.g. law enforcement or medical emergency preparedness skills). The Professional must be fully qualified to use personal protective equipment, including respirators.

This individual must be an excellent verbal communicator and possess above average written communications and documentation skills. The selected individual will have a minimum of seven years documented full time experience in the emergency preparedness field, including a minimum of two years supervisory experience; a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited university and have completed an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CSP; CIH; CFPS; CHMM). [NOTE: CANDIDATES WHO ARE QUALIFIED FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION TESTING MAY BE CONSIDERED] This is an exempt professional position, as described in the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Aimee Wilson – c/o Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., 330 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, PA 18507 or via email at awilson@cocciardi.com. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of resumes documenting acceptable credentials.

Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Specialist - Scranton, PA / Posted August 2008

Applications are currently being accepted for the salaried ($37,500.00-$55,000.00 DOQ) position of Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Specialist for Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., Scranton, PA office. The individual will perform projects of a technical nature, such as the development of personal safety and environmental protection plans, training of clients in the areas of toxic materials and waste handling, inspection of public and industrial sites for safety and environmental health hazards and the provision of written reports of findings with recommendations. This individual must maintain certification in specified areas of expertise and demonstrate these competencies routinely. The Specialist must be fully qualified to use personal protective equipment, including respirators.

Response to events of consequence may be required, as well as operation within an incident management system. The individual will receive assignments and supervision on a routine basis (e.g. weekly) and must have demonstrated written and oral communication skills. The individual will possess an appropriate college degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years experience, resulting in specialized skills and the ability to qualify for professional certification testing. This is an exempt professional position, as described in the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest in this position and a resume to: Aimee Wilson – c/o Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., 330 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, PA 18507 or via email awilson@cocciardi.com. Resumes will be received/reviewed until the position is filled. Candidates who are not fully qualified may be considered for alternate positions.