Associate Scientist

Environmental Works•Kansas City, MO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Scientist - Compliance role involves understanding and implementing permit parameters for various industries, performing inspections (SPCC, SWPPP, RCRA), and conducting sampling. This position requires reviewing analytical data, tracking requirements, and communicating with regulatory organizations and internal teams. The role also includes assisting with environmental audits and performing other assigned duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadline-driven projects in both field and office environments.

Requirements

Ability to understand and implement permit parameters effectively for sampling or other requirements for several different industries.
Perform Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) inspections of regulated areas and outfalls as required by state-specific or site-specific permits.
Inspections include visual monitoring of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and escalation of required corrective actions to be implemented including significant new materials or regulated activities that drive plan/permit changes, non-stormwater discharge evaluations, stormwater discharge visual assessment.
Complete sampling requirements (visual or analytical sampling requirements) on-time in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to review the analytical data from the sampling results and notify the project or program manager(s) of any exceedances or overages.
Track inspections and sampling requirements, corrective actions/corrective actions reports (CARs), and communication with project/program managers.
Request information and communicate with various governmental and regulatory organizations.
Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established OSHA and internal requirements.
Required to follow safety standards.
Required to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals.
Help project manager perform environmental audits, as assigned, for ISO 14001 program, other regulatory programs, or as requested by clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps and aerial photography.
Capable of managing deadline-driven projects and workload.
Ability to work in both a field and office environment.
Understand and interpret regulatory guidelines.
Analyze numerical and graphic data.
Strong organizational skills.
Effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities with the ability to multi-task.
Must be extremely reliable, have a curiosity for problem solving, a desire to learn and succeed and a high level of energy.
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a variety of personalities and communication styles.
Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently and efficiently.
For insurability purposes a valid Driver's License is required.
Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
Must complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training within the first 2 weeks of employment.
Must be able to pass a DOT and Hazmat Physical.
Must be able to safely wear all required PPE including respirators.

Nice To Haves

Zero (0) - three (3) year experience in and/or exposure to environmental consulting, compliance.
Familiar with SWPPP and SPCC inspections/document requirements.

Responsibilities

Understand and implement permit parameters effectively for sampling or other requirements for several different industries.
Perform Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) inspections of regulated areas and outfalls as required by state-specific or site-specific permits.
Conduct visual monitoring of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and escalate required corrective actions.
Perform non-stormwater discharge evaluations and stormwater discharge visual assessments.
Complete sampling requirements (visual or analytical sampling requirements) on-time in a safe and efficient manner.
Review analytical data from sampling results and notify project or program manager(s) of any exceedances or overages.
Track inspections and sampling requirements, corrective actions/corrective actions reports (CARs), and communication with project/program managers.
Request information and communicate with various governmental and regulatory organizations.
Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established OSHA and internal requirements.
Follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
Promote a positive working environment to achieve the organization's goals.
Help project manager perform environmental audits, as assigned, for ISO 14001 program, other regulatory programs, or as requested by clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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
Tuition Reimbursement
Career and Personal Development Resources and Training
Safety Boot Reimbursement
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Company paid lodging and per diem
Quarterly Bonus when eligible