Staff Scientist

Terracon • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys, sampling, measuring, and analyzing air, water, materials, and soil. Identify, evaluate, and recommend risks and remediation strategies or designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence, and design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

This proficient scientific professional conducts site testing and makes systems-design recommendations for smaller, minimally complex projects, and may assist senior scientists or engineers on larger, more complex projects. The role performs site visits, field observations, and data collection; implements technical requirements by directing and supervising field staff; evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data; and assembles findings into written reports. The Staff Scientist may participate in client meetings and communications, develop proposals for senior-level approval, and oversee lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians. The position works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a minimum of 7 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Certification in the field of expertise is required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and provide consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct environmental site testing and make recommendations for systems design on smaller, minimally complex projects.
• Assist senior scientists or engineers on larger, more complex projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
• Direct and supervise field staff in sampling, testing, data collection, and documentation of site activities.
• Develop written proposals for clients for approval by senior-level professionals.
• Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and assemble findings in written reports.
• Participate as a team member in meetings and communications with clients about specific projects or tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians when applicable.
• Conduct environmental investigations, assessments, and surveys; identify risks and recommend remediation strategies or designs.
• Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, technical documents, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level