Staff Environmental Scientist I - SEMO

Tanaq Environmental•Park Hills, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW), Emerging Contaminants, Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) and Environmental Compliance. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving our customers while also giving back to our Alaskan native community and shareholders. We are seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist I to support environmental field activities associated with a three-year environmental remediation contract based primarily in southeast Missouri, with a strong preference for candidates within reasonable driving distance of project sites in Jefferson, Washington, St. Francois, and Madison Counties. The Staff Environmental Scientist I will work as a Field Technician and will spend most workdays in the field providing technical oversight of remedial activities performed by EPA and non-EPA contractors. The successful candidate will be able to work independently in the field while also collaborating effectively with multiple field staff and contractors from other organizations. During periods of reduced field activity, particularly during the winter months, the position may provide support on other environmental projects, including related field work performed under other contracts. This is a hybrid remote role based primarily in southeast Missouri that requires an estimated travel of up to 30% annually outside the southeast Missouri area (within the U.S.), to support alternate projects, depending on project requirements.

Requirements

Entry-level or junior-level experience in environmental field work, environmental science, remediation, sampling, construction oversight, or related discipline.
Ability to work independently in the field and effectively collaborate with project teams, contractors, and other field personnel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, thorough field notes and technical documentation.
Ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and communicate field observations effectively to project managers and other technical personnel.
Ability to travel locally throughout southeast Missouri for outdoor work in the field for extended periods.
Ability to work safely on active remediation and environmental project sites and comply with applicable health and safety requirements.
Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation for travel to project sites.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations to perform job duties if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing or supporting shallow excavation activities.
Experience collecting shallow soil samples and managing lead-contaminated soil.
Experience preparing and shipping environmental samples to an EPA Regional Laboratory.
Experience drying and sieving soil for XRF analysis.
Experience operating an XRF for soil screening.
Experience collecting water samples from hydrants, spigots, water wells, and residential water supply lines.
Familiarity with the EPA Residential Lead Handbook and requirements associated with lead-contaminated residential properties.
Experience working on privately owned residential or commercial properties.
Experience interacting professionally with property owners, residents, contractors, or members of the public.
Experience appropriately handling sensitive or confidential project information.
Experience working on EPA, Superfund, CERCLA remedial sites or similar environmental projects.
OSHA health and safety training (40-hour HAZWOPER certification) preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe and document field activities of environmental cleanup contractors.
Conduct site inspections and sampling.
Participate in contractor meetings.
Prepare technical documentation.
Communicate field conditions and findings to project managers and the EPA Task Order Contracting Officer's Representative (TOCOR).
Evaluation of contractor performance in accordance with approved plans.
Coordination and interaction with homeowners and public in support of government client.
Collect soil, groundwater, surface-water, and sediment samples.
Travel to potentially contaminated sites throughout southeast Missouri.
Travel to other sites within US to support environmental investigations or cleanup efforts.