Environmental Scientist, Remediation

Overview

An Environmental Scientist, Remediation participates in an emergency response and environmental remediation team to proficiently conduct environmental sampling and data collection. The Environmental Scientist may also be the primary CTEH contact for interactions. In performing such duties, an Environmental Scientist will conduct and may lead the data collection and investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the public.

They will be able to understand and operate all environmental monitoring and sampling equipment used on emergency response and environmental remediation projects. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines, they may collect, synthesize, study, report, and act based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. The successful candidate will possess a high level of attention to detail, and will collect data in accordance with CTEH procedures and site-specific work plans, contribute to project deliverables, and provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager and/or Program Director.

This role is subject to on-call for the emergency response team and frequent, unexpected travel for extended periods of time, as needed. This position will be located in the CTEH Golden, CO office and must be willing to commute to the office daily.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $38,500 - $59,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client’s request

• Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment appropriate for required project tasks

• Gather and analyze samples from various sources of potential contamination

• Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to the prescribed methods

• Lead sampling teams in ER and remediation project scenarios collecting representative soil, water and/or air samples

• Compile, review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature

• Maintain compliance with the company’s environmental, health, and safety policies and all applicable client, state, federal, and local environmental rules, policies and regulations

• Maintain a response bag with company-issued PPE and appropriate work clothing

• Perform such other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or other related science

• Three to five years of experience in a related field or CTEH Emergency Response projects may be substituted in lieu of a degree

• Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform is a must

• The ability to learn various software applications and comply with CTEH administrative duties (timesheets, expense reports, etc.)

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

• Ability to respond in a timely manner to all communications from his/her supervisor

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language

• Ability to complete HAZWOPER certification

• Ability to obtain DISA clearance

• Ability to obtain TWIC clearance

• Current driver’s license

• Ability to obtain a passport

• Completion of all job specific OSHA training

• Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including the wear of a respirator

• Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail being critical

• Possess a high degree of personal initiative and responsibility for work assigned

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language; and,

• Ability to work overtime and on weekends

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…