Field Scientist

About the role

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 1 year related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Skills

• Environmental Science or related science field.
• Experience in environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys.
• Ability to prepare permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Ability to design systems and environmental protection plans.
• Proficiency in conducting water, soil and other sampling.
• Ability to perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Experience in drafting proposals and supporting quality standards.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects within an innovative and supportive team.
• Competitive salary range: $52,300 - $73,200.

Pay

Maximum Salary: $73,200

Minimum Salary: $52,300

Schedule

Nightly shifts may be required based on project needs.