Senior Environmental Project Scientist for Emergency Response Team

Overview

Lead environmental site investigations and emergency response for EPA projects.

Key Responsibilities

• sample collection
• data analysis
• equipment calibration
• report preparation
• field work
• client interaction

Tasks

-Oversight of subcontractors -Provides completed projects including draft and final reports within the established budget and schedule. -Assist or lead field work efforts, which may require travel to remote locations for up to two weeks at a time, potentially on short notice. -Determines best method of data gathering, database management, and analysis of data to achieve goals. -Interacting with clients to understand project objectives and expectations. -Collection of multimedia samples (soil, water, air, waste). -Rotations as an “on-call” responder available 24 hrs. a day for one week at a time (typically one or fewer times per month). Maintain preparedness for immediate mobilization while on-call. -Technical report and planning document preparation. -Collection and management of environmental samples. -Documentation of field activities and preparation of daily reports for EPA client. -Prepares reports on methods and procedures as part of overall project. -Produces quality samples and sampling techniques from which sound scientific data can be drawn into relevant and pertinent evaluation reports to the client's satisfaction. -Use of air and water monitoring instrumentation. -Use OSHA Level D-A PPE to make entries into potentially hazardous areas. -Calibration and maintenance of a variety of multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment. -Consults with outside specialists to obtain most accurate and timely data possible while meeting project specifications and timetables.

Requirements

• hazwoper
• qapp
• environmental science
• microsoft office
• ics
• site investigations

What You Bring

-Ability to organize and review data (analytical data, monitoring data) -Must be able to lift 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.) -OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 preferred. -Preparation of field work plans, including health and safety plans and field sampling plans. Experience preparing quality assurance project plans (QAPP) and/or UFP QAPPs is a plus. -B.S. or M.S. Environmental Science, or related Engineering, Physical or Life Science with at least 10 years of direct experience in a variety of environmental response operations, such as sampling, assessments, lab coordination, and document preparation. -Use of personal protective equipment (PPE). -Use of standard office applications (Microsoft Office suite) -Must be eligible to work in the United States and have a valid driver's license. -ICS training and experience is a plus. -Experience planning and leading environmental site investigations at sites with potentially hazardous substances.

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Benefits

-Professional development opportunities. -Work/Life flexibility. -Critical illness and accident plans. -Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions. -Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave. -Life and disability plans.

About Weston Solutions, Inc.

-Founded to address the growing need for environmental and engineering solutions, the company has expanded its expertise across diverse industries. -Delivers sustainable and innovative solutions with a strong emphasis on environmental impact and efficiency. -Specializes in handling complex projects that demand both technical expertise and environmental sensitivity. -Work spans from water resource management to large-scale infrastructure, with notable projects in energy, industrial, and commercial sectors. -Rooted in solving environmental challenges, the company has evolved into a leading player in environmental engineering and construction. -Typical projects include infrastructure development, water remediation, energy efficiency, and industrial site improvements. -Has built a reputation for tackling challenging projects that require a unique blend of engineering and environmental expertise.

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