Environmental Scientist - Entry Level

Position Summary

Sought is an entry-level professional to support various groups, performing various environmental services, including field and office work associated with site characterization/remediation projects and general environmental compliance and regulatory permitting. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined environment on a variety of project types and scales. The candidate will be highly motivated, outgoing, and a resourceful team player to complement our team. This position will be based out of our Wall, NJ office. Projects and assignments will likely extend across southern NJ.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work consisting of site assessments/surveys, compliance inspections, sampling of soil/groundwater/stormwater/vapor/sediments and data gathering activities.
• Maintain field notes and fieldwork documentation; prepare field sketches and prepare and submit field reports for project manager/client/regulatory review.
• Aid project team in preparing permit applications and regulatory submittals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, engineering, or related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
• At least 0-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour training certification required. (Training provided if necessary).

Skills

• Skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
• AutoCAD or ArcGIS experience is a plus.
• Skills in NYSDEC and NJDEP databases (GeoWeb, Dataminer) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently; troubleshooting/problem solving skills are a plus.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning environmental regulations as they apply to brownfield site remediation, spill prevention, stormwater management, air permitting and other site remediation and compliance issues. Frequent travel and/or field work to our clients’ sites within NJ (Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required) is expected.

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and fun environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid on-site, and remote on some occasions.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Benefits

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.

Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where difference and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued.