Environmental Scientist

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC•Jacksonville, FL

9d•$40,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC is seeking Environmental Scientists interested in identifying, investigating, evaluating, and assessing elements, chemicals, and materials that may be detrimental to the environment, the public, or workers. The role is suited to scientifically minded professionals entering or advancing in environmental science, industrial hygiene, and safety and health. The company supports cross-training across business lines and offers opportunities for professional growth. Projects are located throughout the United States and occasionally outside the country, so travel is an imperative part of the position. The role reports to the company’s Jacksonville office, with travel to sites nationwide and potentially OCONUS. The position involves building assessments, collecting environmental samples, overseeing work practices, applying relevant regulations and standards, documenting observations, and developing reports with findings and recommendations. Work takes place in office settings, occupied and unoccupied buildings, and outdoor sites, sometimes in confined spaces or at heights and in variable weather conditions. The salary range is $40,000–$60,000 annually. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug screening and acceptable background check results. Depending on contract requirements, the employee may need to obtain appropriate security clearances and access to military installations.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, or related studies.
0–3+ years of experience in environmental field investigations, building assessments, industrial hygiene assessments, and/or other geoscience-related fields.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable references and background check results.
If applicable to the contract, obtain the required clearance levels and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Ability to maneuver around work sites and see, hear, and verbally communicate with coworkers and clients.
Ability to bend, stoop, sit, crawl, walk, or stand for prolonged periods; move about frequently; work outside the office for extended periods in varied and potentially extreme weather; walk over rough and uneven surfaces; and routinely lift 35 pounds or more.
Properly use personal protective equipment when required, including hard hats, safety-toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and fall protection.
Maintain a constant state of mental alertness.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation, licensing, or certification related to asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, mold, health and safety, or worker protection.
Construction experience and familiarity with building construction.
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct building assessments in occupied and unoccupied buildings, including occupied spaces, confined spaces, roofs, and crawl spaces.
Collect samples from multiple media, including air, bulk, in-situ, and personal samples.
Conduct oversight activities of workers and monitor and direct work practices.
Maintain certifications and clearances for sensitive sites, including DoD-controlled facilities, child education facilities, assisted living facilities, and occupied residences and workplaces.
Interact professionally with facility and residential occupants.
Calculate spatial and material square footage.
Understand, learn, interpret, and implement OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations and standards.
Take meticulous notes and maintain documentation.
Develop reports containing unbiased observational information, laboratory analytical results, and recommendations based on regulations and industry standards.