Developing Risk Assessment Work Plans and contributing to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
Maintaining knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
Supporting a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.
Preparing technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
Performing and reviewing ecological risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
Contributing to proposals and business development, including developing scopes of work and cost estimates for ecological risk assessment.
Mentoring/developing more junior staff.
Requirements
phd
cercla
pfas
excel
ecological risk
us citizenship
Experience performing wildlife assessments.
Successfully coordinating with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
Applied knowledge of USEPA guidance for conducting ecological risk assessment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
BA/BS degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology or other related area AND 6+ years of experience performing ecological risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting, or demonstrated equivalence of education and experience.
Site investigation and field sampling and wildlife assessment experience.
Experience working with projects in Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific Islands
CERCLA experience with Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and ROD development.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Experience working on Navy or Department of Defense.
Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead.
Experience dealing with the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9
Master’s or PhD degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Zoology, or other related area.
Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
Must be willing to perform occasional field work, as needed.
Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review and background check.