Project Scientist - Hazmat Team

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a full-time, mid-level Project Scientist to join the Hazmat Team in their Richmond, Virginia office. This position is ideal for an experienced environmental professional who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects while providing technical expertise and client support in a collaborative consulting environment.

Job Duties

• Support and manage a variety of environmental compliance and hazardous materials projects
• Perform both field and office-based assignments with increasing levels of responsibility and independence
• Project work may involve a range of environmental subject areas, including:
• Asbestos and Lead Based Paint (LBP)
• Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Stormwater permitting and monitoring
• Aboveground and underground storage tanks (ASTs/USTs)
• Waste characterization and management
• Water quality permitting and monitoring
• Air permit compliance

Primary Activities

• Conducting Phase I and Phase II ESAs
• Conducting soil, groundwater, air, wastewater, drinking water, and surface water sampling
• Conducting asbestos, LBP, and hazardous materials surveys
• Performing multi-media environmental compliance assessments
• Preparing technical reports under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection, presentation, and evaluation
• 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
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles
• Bachelor's Degree in Science (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, etc.), Environmental Engineering, similar engineering discipline, or other closely related field
• At least four years of relevant experience
• Experience working with a team to plan and balance the workload of multiple projects or assignments
• Experience in assisting with proposal support and development
• HAZWOPER certification or similar vocational certifications and skill sets
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, mapping (GIS, CAD, or similar software) experience is a plus

What We Offer

• 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
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas
• 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