Environmental Scientist IV

HydroGeoLogic, Inc•Billings, MT

44d•$91,568 - $141,930•Hybrid

About The Position

HGL - WHO WE ARE At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future. HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders. POSITION DESCRIPTION HGL is currently seeking a Scientist IV to act as Community Involvement Coordinator and Access Manager and support remediation and construction projects in the western United States and U.S. territories. As part of HGL’s high-performing team, you will support stakeholder outreach, property access coordination, and field activities on complex environmental projects for federal, state, and local clients, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Requirements

BA/BS in Communications, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Science, or a related academic field.
MA/MS in a related field may decrease the years of experience expected.
Minimum of 6+ years of directly related experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and regulatory information clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences.
Experience developing and implementing Community Involvement Plans (CIPs), fact sheets, flyers, public notices, and other outreach material.
Skilled at facilitating public meetings (in-person and virtual).
Comfortable engaging with residents, community organizations, local officials, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge of access agreements and understanding of basic landowner liability and privacy concerns.
Knowledge and experience of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), and EPA.
Ability to maintain clear documentation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

HAZWOPER 40 hour and 8 hour HAZWOPER training.
Experience with Section 508 compliance or plain language writing for federal documents.
Strong local presence in the Billings and/or Helena, Montana area.
Willingness to support field activities on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

Community Outreach - Lead community involvement activities including:
Developing and updating Community Involvement Plans (CIPs)
Maintaining Site mailing lists
Community correspondence
Organizing and conducting in-person and virtual community meetings
Preparing informational materials including:
Fact sheets
Public notices
Newspaper publications
Agendas, notes, presentations
Other as needed, and
Maintaining copies of site documents and records at the public information repository
Access Management - Lead project property access management including:
Obtaining access from residents
Maintaining clear sampling schedules
Coordinating staff for door-to-door outreach and phone calls, and
Organizing and maintaining a property access database.
Project Execution – Assisting the project manager and supporting the field team with the completion of project efforts including:
Routine management activities;
Sample collection
Meeting coordination, direction, and documentation; and
Development and editing of technical memorandums, planning documents, and reports.