Junior Staff Scientist - Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation Team

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a full‑time entry‑to‑junior‑level Technician to join our Assessment and Remediation Team in the Southwest Virginia Office. We are looking for a motivated team player that will provide field and office support on petroleum cleanup sites, brownfield assessments, roadway expansion projects, and commercial real estate transaction due diligence tasks.

Responsibilities include performing field activities (e.g., site visits, sampling, inspections) while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that will include hard hat, vest, gloves, steel‑toed boots, and eye protection, and at times may require half‑face or full‑face respirators. Additional responsibilities will include task management, analysis and interpretation of analytical results and field‑collected data, working on assignments with project managers and fellow team members, and coordinating with various subject matter experts.

The ability to handle multiple project assignments with deadlines utilizing oral and written communication skills is a must. Primary activities will include preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; conduct soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling; logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations, and collection of representative subsurface media samples; oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities;

and analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of summary reports, under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional.

Candidate will be expected to have or obtain asbestos and lead paint inspector certifications within 6‑months of employment.

Project meetings, fieldwork, site visits, and professional development assignments may routinely require overnight stays throughout the region. It is estimated that this position will consist of approximately 40% office work and 60% fieldwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with data collection, presentation, reduction, and evaluation; and writing technical reports a must. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced.
• Prior field experience and excellent writing skills a plus.
• 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.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, etc.), Environmental Engineering, similar engineering discipline, or other closely related field.
• Experience working with a team to plan and balance the workload of multiple projects or assignments.
• Experience in assisting with proposal support and development is a plus.
• HAZWOPER certification or similar vocational certifications and skill sets a plus.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Mapping (GIS, CAD, or similar software) experience a plus.

• 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.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

For assistance at any time, please contact us at or email

Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations:
Up to 25%