Environmental Specialist II - Remediation

KLJ•Carlsbad, NM

1d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Environmental Specialist II- Remediation, you will provide environmental consulting services that consist of environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation field activities, laboratory analytical data review, and report preparation to assist in evaluating and mitigating environmental risk for KLJ client projects. Specific tasks may include the observation, monitoring, assessment, documentation, sample collection and classification of contaminated media, providing oversight and documentation of waste disposal activities, conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and supporting large scale construction monitoring projects.

Requirements

Four-year degree in geology or an environmental-related field. Previous experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
Must have strong organizational and communication skills. This position will require someone with the ability to direct construction crews on location
Willingness to travel on occasions and work flexible hours as needed
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not offer employment based VISAS.

Nice To Haves

Previous environmental field work experience preferred
Spanish speaking is a positive, but not a requirement for the position
Previous experience using GPS units and GIS software
Familiar with field data and sample collection methods
Previous experience in soil sampling and assessments, as well as surface and groundwater sampling.
Knowledge and experience with Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD), and New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) regulations.
40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER

Responsibilities

Complete moderately complex tasks and lead environmental field activities
Interact with clients or contractors and provide information as requested by the project manager.
Contribute to meetings with stakeholders or clients and coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies as directed by project managers
Ensure compliance with KLJ safety and quality standards
Utilize effective written and oral communication
Must be detail oriented and a team player
Understanding federal, state, and local environmental regulatory policies
Independently conducting fieldwork, onsite documentation, and draft reports
Accurately completing and documenting environmental activities and incorporating pertinent information into reports or permits
Understanding and following scope of services, project schedules and budgets
Conducting and leading the completion of field assessments, investigations, and remediation activities.
Collecting, evaluating, and interpreting environmental data