Environmental Scientist 1

Apex Companies • Lakewood, CO

8d • $45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1: Conduct Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulatory compliance inspections on active construction and industrial sites. Conduct Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and reclamation monitoring assessments on post-construction oil and gas sites. Conduct stormwater sampling and related environmental field monitoring activities. Use and maintain field equipment. Gather, analyze, and interpret data within various regulatory compliance monitoring programs. Analyze and interpret field inspection records and stormwater control measure maintenance items. Coordinate and communicate with clients in preparation for and during site visits. Effectively communicate, track, and balance project workloads with supervisor. Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices. Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from senior managers.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Watershed Science or another related field.
• 0-3 years of experience with environmental field experience and data collection .
• Excellent writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
• Ability to successfully multi-task and problem-solve while maintaining quality and managing your own time.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving history required.
• Ability to load equipment in trucks and safely move drain covers.
• Provide scheduled on-call support for weekend assignments and after-hours emergencies.
• Willingness to work an adjusted work week which may include weekends.
• Ability to travel to remote project sites.
• Ability to pass drug & alcohol screening is required.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting CDPHE or COGCC stormwater inspections, monitoring, and sampling preferred.
• PEC SafeLand training, 40-hour HAZWOPER or similar safety related certification a plus.
• Understanding of erosion, sediment, and stormwater control measures, as well as reclamation a plus.
• Familiarity with Colorado Noxious Weed Species ID, quantitative/quantitative vegetation surveys and reclamation plan generation a plus
• Light construction, or landscaping experience/hands-on skills a plus.
• Oil and gas industry experience and knowledge of drilling and production equipment a plus.
• Experience researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a Federal, State and Local level; including SPCC, NPDES & discharge permitting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulatory compliance inspections on active construction and industrial sites.
• Conduct Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and reclamation monitoring assessments on post-construction oil and gas sites.
• Conduct stormwater sampling and related environmental field monitoring activities.
• Use and maintain field equipment.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data within various regulatory compliance monitoring programs.
• Analyze and interpret field inspection records and stormwater control measure maintenance items.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients in preparation for and during site visits.
• Effectively communicate, track, and balance project workloads with supervisor.
• Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices.
• Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from senior managers.

Benefits

• Working with a strong team of engineers, scientists, and stormwater construction, maintenance, repair, and compliance experts.
• 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.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees