Senior Project Scientist

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• On-going services will include but not be limited to environmental site assessment and regulatory compliance support with respect to USEPA, Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection (DEP) regulations, and client (PennDOT, PA Turnpike) programs.
• This position will have varying field and office duties related to Phase I and II ESAs, fuel tank systems and other environmental compliance and remediation projects and may include the following duties:
• Site Assessment – Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Remedial Oversight – Support remedial efforts at client facilities.
• Duties may include coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulators, environmental sampling and reporting.
• Environmental Plans/SOPs – Assist in developing and updating Environmental Plans (SPCC, SWPPP, and Contingency Plans) and SOPs and ensure facility compliance with the written Plans and procedures.
• Tank Design and Management – Assist in the management of client’s underground and aboveground storage tanks to ensure compliance with governing regulations, fire codes, and industry standards.
• Duties may include tank inspections, maintenance of testing and inspection records, development of tank system design or scopes for tank repairs, and management of tank repair/testing Contractor(s).
• Facility Compliance Inspections - Conduct routine environmental compliance inspections of client facilities and prepare site assessment reports.
• Cook up with facility staff to develop and implement corrective actions that address environmental issues.
• Permit Support – Support the preparation and filing of permit applications with various federal, state, and local environmental enforcement agencies; evaluate permit requirements; and work to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to ensure permit compliance with oversight by a KCI Project Manager.
• Regulatory Reporting – Support the preparation and filing of regulatory reports to various federal, state, and local environmental enforcement agencies, including Tier II Reports, Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports, letters in response to regulatory inspections, etc with oversight by a KCI Project Manager.
• Training - Support environmental training efforts including coordination, scheduling, training content review/updates, and tracking.
• Contractor Oversight – Perform oversight of Contractors performing environmental support services (e.g., tank repairs, waste disposal, oil-water separator cleanings, etc.) or tank system construction.
• Meetings - Attend environmental compliance meetings, and other meetings, and provide environmental/regulatory technical support.
• Regulatory Review – Review proposed regulations and legislative bills to evaluate their potential impact on client operations; prepare regulatory summaries’ prepare comments on proposed regulations; and conduct research for other regulatory compliance purposes, as requested.
• Other activities as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental management, biology, or related fields such as environmental engineering.
• Experience: Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in the environmental field focusing on site assessment, remediation, tank systems, permitting and environmental compliance for air quality, stormwater management, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, solid waste management, or multi-media operations.
• Licenses & Certifications: The successful candidate may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Pennsylvania. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification and/or STI SP-001 aboveground tank inspector certification a plus.

Soft Skills

• Combine patience, determination, and persistence to manage client issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities and experience
• Empathic listener and persuasive speaker
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Easily understand and solve technical problems
• Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times
• Thrive in a team environment and work well with others
• Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently

Qualifications

• Education and/or Work Experience Required: B achelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or Geography or related Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring projects.
• Advanced proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, and scientific software.
• A track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Education And/or Work Experience Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working in natural resource mitigation and familiarity with stream and wetland restoration.