Environmental Scientist 1

Apex Companies•Portland, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex is seeking an entry-level Environmental Field Scientist that will be responsible for conducting comprehensive on-site environmental assessments at various operational sites to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal corporate environmental protocols. This role, utilizing an established checklist, will evaluate facility operations; identify risks; ensure environmental programs are properly implemented; and provide correct actions as needed to support environmental regulatory programs. This posting is for Portland, OR and is remote within the Portland Area with 80% travel required. The anticipated start date is mid-March. Travel: Role requires 80% travel to operational sites and must be able to drive to client sites within an approximate 300-mile radius of Portland, OR.

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.
Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
This position requires successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing.

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, 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, 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.).