Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience with data collection, presentation, reduction, and evaluation; and writing technical reports a must.
• Candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced.
• Ability to take initiative and resolve problems with a team building mentality.
• Ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with WSSI personnel at all levels.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Science (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, etc.), Environmental Engineering, similar engineering discipline, or other closely related field.
• Experience working with a team to plan and balance the workload of multiple projects or assignments.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Nice To Haves

• Prior field experience and excellent writing skills a plus.
• Experience in assisting with proposal support and development is a plus.
• HAZWOPER certification or similar vocational certifications and skill sets a plus.
• Mapping (GIS, CAD, or similar software) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performing field activities (e.g., site visits, sampling, inspections) while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that will include hard hat, vest, gloves, steel-toed boots, and eye protection, and at times may require half-face or full-face respirators.
• Task management, analysis and interpretation of analytical results and field-collected data.
• Working on assignments with project managers and fellow team members.
• Coordinating with various subject matter experts.
• Preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Conduct soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling.
• Logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations, and collection of representative subsurface media samples.
• Oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities.
• Analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of summary reports, under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional.
• Obtain asbestos and lead paint inspector certifications within 6-months of employment.
• Project meetings, fieldwork, site visits, and professional development assignments may routinely require overnight stays throughout the region.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.