Junior-Level Environmental Scientist (Field Oversight – West)

Toeroek Associates•Portland, OR

11h•Remote

About The Position

Toeroek Associates is seeking an environmental scientist to provide technical support to challenging projects throughout the United States. Regulatory programs related to the project work include Superfund, Brownfields, RCRA, and state regulatory programs. Periodic travel is required. Worksite locations may be in California, Arizona, and Nevada. This position is considered remote, but candidates must be geographically located near these areas to support operations and facilitate fieldwork.

Requirements

BS degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
1+ years of practical experience related to evaluating contaminated site characterization and remediation at contaminated sites, including Superfund, Brownfields, and RCRA Corrective Action sites
strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations under federal, state, and other cleanup programs.
Proficient in Windows-based applications

Nice To Haves

40-Hour HAZWOPER
Asbestos Inspector License in any of the following states: California, Arizona, Nevada
Certified Asbestos Consultant/Certified Site Surveillance Technician
CDPH Lead Sampling Technician
Experience with site investigations and remediation, including groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil, and vapor intrusion investigations

Responsibilities

Prepare technical reports and other documents on topics associated with site characterization, remedial optimization, and remedy implementation
Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings
Field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil gas sample collection; geological logging and interpretation; and oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies
Support providing soil and groundwater assessments, soil gas sampling, asbestos inspections, lead-based paint assessments, geophysical surveys, and waste determinations
Conduct tasks related to environmental impact assessment, land use planning, facility siting and permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management
Recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results and make appropriate corrections following standard procedures
Support in organizing public meetings to address the findings of ESAs
Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments