Field Scientist

Terracon•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, measure, and analyze air, water, materials, building materials, and soil. Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments, and technical documents, including proposals, reports, and correspondence with regulatory agencies. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring, asbestos inspections and abatement, microbial assessments, and industrial hygiene assessments. This is a developing-level scientific professional role responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects. Assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities. The Field Scientist performs site visits, field observations, and field data collection; assists with data collection and analysis; and implements technical requirements for client projects, including directing field staff in sampling, testing, data collection, and site documentation. The role may have limited client contact related to specific projects or tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and a minimum of 1 year of related experience; alternatively, a minimum of 5 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the field of expertise.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning; and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Understand and practice quality acumen, and support consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
Assist in collecting and analyzing data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan, and permit projects.
Conduct water, soil, and other sampling.
Direct field staff in sampling, testing, data collection, and documenting site activities to implement technical requirements for client projects.
Outline required investigative programs by selecting appropriate alternative techniques for field studies in the area of expertise.
Draft written proposals for small projects and assist with portions of proposals for larger projects.
Engage in limited client contact pertaining to specific projects or tasks.
Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, technical reports, proposals, and regulatory agency correspondence as applicable.
Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys, and identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs.