Field Scientist
About The Position
Conduct environmental site assessments, investigations and surveys to measure, sample and analyze selected media/material (ex: air, water and soil). Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, brownfields assessments, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, stormwater management, site planning and permitting, and ecological and natural resource field surveys.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1-2 years of related experience.
- Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in field of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
- Participate in pre-task planning.
- Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Developing level scientific professional responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
- Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
- Conduct water, soil, air, and other sampling.
- Implements technical requirements to complete client projects.
- Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
- Compiles field data into tables and figures to produce draft written technical reports for projects and may assist with portions of recommendations and proposals.
- Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.
- Provides subcontractor oversight and ensures implementation of safety, technical and quality standards.
- May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
