Environmental Specialist III - Investigation and Remediation

KLJ•Eagan, MN

1d•$64,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As an Environmental Specialist III, you will lead project teams or act as a project manager in the completion of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), petroleum leak investigations, construction monitoring/site cleanup projects, asbestos and regulated waste assessments, and additional regulatory compliance activities. In this role you will be intimately involved and knowledgeable regarding clients, industries and completion of work deliverables.

Requirements

Four-year degree in geology, engineering or an environmental-related field
7+ years of relevant post education professional experience
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask and work well in a team environment
Must have an in depth understanding of Phase I and Phase II ESAs (ASTM standard and corridor/transportation modified versions), petroleum leak investigations, construction monitoring/site cleanup projects, and asbestos and regulated waste assessments.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)
Must ensure compliance with KLJ safety and quality standards
Willingness to travel on occasions and work flexible hours as needed

Nice To Haves

Project management experience is preferred
Experience in the environmental consulting industry completing reports, documents, scope of services, assessments, and investigations.
Knowledge of Minnesota environmental regulations, including MPCA and MnDOT guidance documents.
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
Minnesota Asbestos Inspector certification
Minnesota Asbestos Supervisor certification
P.G., P.E. in Minnesota and/or CHMM or ability to obtain
Previous experience using ArcGIS software

Responsibilities

Lead investigation and remediation projects
Prepare and/or review scope of services, budgets, schedules, and final reports ensuring Quality Assurance/Quality Control measures are achieved
Demonstrate an understanding of environmental tasks involving a high level of complexity
Instruct, train and mentor team members while serving as a resource to the department/company
Effectively manage difficult situations and confrontation both internally and externally
Participate in and facilitate meetings with project stakeholders or clients
Utilize effective written and oral communication
May serve as a project or client manager and assist with and coordinate client management activities
May assist with business development and marketing strategy
May prepare forecast of workload for assigned staff and closely monitor backlog