Air Quality Audit Lead - Field Scientist

ICF • Boston, MA

45d

About The Position

AIR QUALITY AUDIT LEAD - FIELD ROLE ICF is seeking a AIR QUALITY AUDIT LEAD (Air Sampling) to join our team of environmental professionals (including Environmental Scientists, Chemists, Biologists, Geologists, etc.) to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response but also for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. The team supports EPA’s ambient air monitoring programs through sampling air for Pb and particulates and auditing ambient air analyzers for ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrous oxide under the Clean Air Act. We are seeking candidates for EPA federal government laboratory in Region 1 Chelmsford, MA; Region 9 Corvallis, OR. Duties may also include assisting with laboratory analysis. Frequent travel, including overnight travel, is required, and duties may include small boat operation. Job Description ICF is looking for an Air Quality Audit Lead who will be responsible for collection and analysis of air samples for parameters including particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in conjunction with conducting audits of ambient air monitoring stations. Duties also will include maintaining, operating and repairing sampling equipment, preparing audit/sampling reports, and contributing to analytical reports using MS Office applications. The position requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as member of a team of chemists and technicians. Duties may also include assisting with sample preparation and laboratory analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and able to drive long distances (in company-provided vehicle)
• Able to lift and carry 40 pounds, use ladders, and work comfortably at heights
• Able to pass required field Health and Safety training and annual Medical Monitoring
• US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements.
• Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property

Nice To Haves

• 40 hour HAZWOPER and other related safety training
• Air sampling, auditing or knowledge of EPA PEP, Pb-PEP, and NPAP/TTP programs
• Mechanical capabilities to operate and care for analytical instrumentation
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Experience working at Federal facilities

Responsibilities

• Collection and analysis of air samples for parameters including particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in conjunction with conducting audits of ambient air monitoring stations.
• Maintaining, operating and repairing sampling equipment
• Preparing audit/sampling reports
• Contributing to analytical reports using MS Office applications.
• Strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements.
• Work both independently and as member of a team of chemists and technicians.
• Assisting with sample preparation and laboratory analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees