Junior Environmental Scientist

Onterris•Little Rock, AR

3d•$38,500 - $44,600

About The Position

The Junior Environmental Scientist serves on an emergency response team, conducting environmental sampling and data collection. The role involves researching and investigating sources of pollutants or hazards that may affect the environment or public health, and collecting, synthesizing, studying, reporting, and acting on data from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. The successful candidate applies scientific methods to risk assessment and industrial hygiene work to meet client expectations. The employee maintains a response bag containing company-issued PPE and appropriate work clothing. The position includes an on-call emergency-response rotation, frequent extended travel, and availability to travel at short notice when additional response staffing is needed. On-call responsibilities may extend to satellite offices. The compensation range is $38,500 to $44,600, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location. The role requires completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training within the first three weeks of hire, possession of DISA and TWIC clearances within three months, and completion of designated safety requirements within the first month.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, or another related science; 1 to 3 years of related experience may substitute for a degree.
Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform.
Ability to learn software and comply with administrative duties, including timesheets and expense reports.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to respond to supervisor communications in a timely manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to complete HAZWOPER certification and obtain and maintain DISA clearance and TWIC clearance.
Current driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport.
Completion of job-specific OSHA training and ability to comply with job-specific OSHA requirements, including wearing a respirator.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with careful attention to detail.
High degree of personal initiative and responsibility for assigned work.
Ability to work overtime and on weekends.
Ability to perform frequent, unscheduled extended travel and drive noncommercial vehicles.
Ability to wear a respirator and physically demanding personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Be immediately available for extended travel and emergency response at a client’s request.
Maintain, calibrate, and mobilize equipment appropriate for emergency response.
Gather and analyze samples from potential contamination sources.
Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to prescribed methods.
Compile, review, and summarize scientific and technical data and literature.
Complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training within the first three weeks of hire.
Obtain DISA and TWIC clearances within three months of hire.
Complete designated safety requirements within the first month of hire.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a response bag with company-issued PPE and appropriate work clothing.
Participate in the on-call emergency-response rotation, including potential support for satellite offices.