Staff Scientist III​/IV

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, LLC is seeking an experienced environmental professional based in Folsom, CA to support a large environmental contract for a CERCLA site at a former military installation. The qualified candidate should be motivated and hardworking and experienced dealing with the many aspects of contaminated sites involving contaminated soil, groundwater, and soil gas. Primary duties will include authoring and managing project documents including Project Management Plans, Accident Prevention Plans, Data and Document Management Plans, UFP-QAPPs, Work Plans, Remedial Action Completion Reports, and other programmatic documents.

This role will be primarily responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of project deliverables. Additional responsibilities include training junior staff on documentation, and other project tasks.

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and support the preparation of environmental documents including Project Management Plans, Accident Prevention Plans, Data and Document Management Plans, UFP-QAPPs, Work Plans, Remedial Action Completion Reports, and other programmatic documents.

• Mentor and train junior staff during the document preparation process.

• Ensure the appropriate subject matter experts review applicable document sections.

• Shepherd documents through the review process, including quality control and tech edit reviews.

• Develop, review, and update schedules, review and track submittals.

• Address comments on documents from various internal reviewers.

• Prepare and review response to comment documents to address comments received by the client and regulatory agencies.

• Support the project manager in preparation for and implementation of client and stakeholder meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with a high level of organization and strong attention to detail.

• Willingness, desire, and ability to adapt to a changing regulatory climate.

• Five to ten (5-10) years of experience working on environmental investigation and remediation consulting projects, including both field efforts and reporting.

• Experience with OSHA, RCRA, CERCLA, and other regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Experience working with Federal and state agencies and local stakeholders on environmental projects.

• Familiarity with technical data analysis, contamination delineation, and remediation techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to write and review project deliverables including Project Management Plans, Accident Prevention Plans, Data and Document Management Plans, Monthly Progress Reports for task orders, UFP-QAPPs, Work Plans, Feasibility Studies, and Remedial Action Completion Reports.
• Must be task oriented, self-motivated with the inherent ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet short deadlines, and work as a team member and as a team lead.
• Working knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet quick turnaround times for addressing comments on documents.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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