Mid-Level Environmental Scientist (Field Oversight – West)

Toeroek Associates•Los Angeles, CA

13h•$56,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Toeroek Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist to provide technical support for all phases of Targeted Brownfields Assessments in the western half of the U.S. The successful candidate will assist senior staff in performing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, supporting a team that assesses the nature and the extent of contamination at brownfields and identifies potential cleanup alternatives and associated costs for site redevelopment. Periodic travel is required. Worksite locations are in Seattle, Idaho, Dallas/Central Texas, and Chicago or Central Illinois. This position is considered remote, but candidates must be geographically located near these areas to support operations and facilitate fieldwork. Duties include Conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) Collecting and evaluating environmental data in field and office settings Leading field activities, including soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil gas sample collection; geological logging and interpretation; and oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies Support providing soil and groundwater assessments, soil gas sampling, asbestos inspections, lead-based paint assessments, geophysical surveys, and waste determinations Preparing technical reports and other documents on topics associated with site characterization, remedial optimization, and remedy implementation Recognizing technical discrepancies in analytical results and making appropriate corrections following standard procedures Providing support in organizing public meetings to address the findings of ESAs Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments Periodic travel is required

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field, 4 plus years of practical experience related to contaminated site characterization and remediation at contaminated sites, including Superfund, Brownfields, and RCRA Corrective Action sites.
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations under Federal (e.g., Superfund, RCRA, Brownfields), state, or other cleanup programs.
Experience with Phase I and Phase II ESAs and experience conducting quantitative analyses using Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes the initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality
Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience writing and compiling technical data and reports
Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once

Nice To Haves

40-Hour HAZWOPER
EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor

Responsibilities

Conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
Collecting and evaluating environmental data in field and office settings
Leading field activities, including soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil gas sample collection; geological logging and interpretation; and oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies
Support providing soil and groundwater assessments, soil gas sampling, asbestos inspections, lead-based paint assessments, geophysical surveys, and waste determinations
Preparing technical reports and other documents on topics associated with site characterization, remedial optimization, and remedy implementation
Recognizing technical discrepancies in analytical results and making appropriate corrections following standard procedures
Providing support in organizing public meetings to address the findings of ESAs
Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
Periodic travel is required