Environmental Scientist

Description

• Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities.
• Through experience, take on additional responsibilities including Team Lead, coordination of multiple assessments, and/or documentation of assessment results.
• Managing time to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines.
• Executing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Applying knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.
• Interfacing with client personnel at a corporate and facility level.
• Use hand tools to sort waste and ability to lift and move items 30 pounds or less.
• Sort solid waste into material categories including plastics, paper, cardboard, food waste, regulated waste, etc.
• Working as a team member and/or team lead to assist in preparation of regulatory reports and permit applications.

Requirements

• Working independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER trained.
• Willingness to travel with the team to transfer stations, landfills, and client sites. Travel could be required anywhere in the continental US but primary focus would be in CA.
• Related work experience of 1 -- 2 years desired.
• Willing to work in the field and travel to complete work.
• Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
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• Strong computer skills required. Must have a demonstrated strength and proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, etc. and the ability to learn other software applications.
• Bachelor's degree in a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology), engineering, environmental science, or related area required.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• Investment into your personal and professional development
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance