Environmental Scientist 1

Apex Companies • Portland, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

Apex is seeking an entry-level Environmental Field Scientist responsible for conducting comprehensive on-site environmental assessments at various operational sites. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal corporate environmental protocols. The position utilizes an established checklist to evaluate facility operations, identify risks, ensure proper implementation of environmental programs, and provide corrective actions. The role requires significant travel within the Portland, OR area and is anticipated to start in mid-March.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to reliably travel throughout the Portland region (300-mile radius).
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must be able to drive to client sites.
• Requires successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

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, and 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, and 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.).

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.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• Annual bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level