Environmental Scientist

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicate with Project Manager, clients, field technicians, and vendors/subcontractors.
• Help plan sampling and data collection for air, vapor, soil, surface water, stormwater, groundwater, hazardous waste, non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), and wastewater for laboratory testing.
• Properly compile & review daily paperwork to document field activities (field logbook, soil/rock boring logs, well construction diagrams, etc. ).
• Aid in troubleshooting, operations, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic systems including pumps, remediation systems, and monitoring equipment.

Complete monitoring, remediation, and compliance activities, including but not limited to:

• Collection of environmental media for laboratory analysis. Media include soil, groundwater, surface water, vapor, air, stormwater and wastewater
• Overseeing planning for drilling operations, monitoring/recovery/injection well construction, and remedy construction
• Soil logging
• Operation and maintenance of groundwater pump and treat system and amendment injection system;
• Documentation, packaging, and shipping of environmental samples, proper management, characterization, and handling of waste (hazardous and non-hazardous).

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work in outdoor/field or office environment.
• Must be extremely reliable and have a curiosity for problem solving, possess a strong desire to learn and succeed, pay attention to detail, and maintain a high level of energy/engagement.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including being mechanically inclined and resourceful in diagnosing and correcting issues that arise in the field.
• Work well independently, is self-motivated, sets daily/weekly goals, is comfortable communicating with clients & subcontractors.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, maps, designs, and construction documents.
• Effective time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to interact with co-workers effectively, professionally, and positively, clients, vendors, the general public, and other business contacts.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position.
• The majority of this role will be executed in the field - you will be required to be out-of-office, on site at a large facility undergoing environmental remediation.
• Some weekend and holiday work required.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in Geology or Environmental Science or related field (chemistry, biology, etc.) is required.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• For insurability purposes, a valid Driver's License is required.
• Proficiency with standard applications in the Microsoft Office suite.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• One to five years of environmental consulting and remediation experience preferred.

Including but not limited to:

• Soil Sampling

• Groundwater Sampling

• 40-hour HAZWOPER and confined space certifications preferred.

SALARY RANGE:$40,000.00 To $55,000.00

BENEFITS

•1700/3400 Deductible Health Insurance Plans Available

• 3400 includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution

• Dental

• Vision

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 401k | Up to 4% Company Match