Associate Scientist - Compliance

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and implement permit parameters effectively for sampling or other requirements for several different industries.
• Perform Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) inspections of regulated areas and outfalls as required by state-specific or site-specific permits.
• Inspections include visual monitoring of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and escalation of required corrective actions to be implemented including significant new materials or regulated activities that drive plan/permit changes, non-stormwater discharge evaluations, stormwater discharge visual assessment.
• Complete sampling requirements (visual or analytical sampling requirements) on-time in a safe and time-efficient manner.
• Ability to review the analytical data from the sampling results and notify the project or program manager(s) of any exceedances or overages.
• Track inspections and sampling requirements, corrective actions/corrective actions reports (CARs), and communication with project/program managers.
• Request information and communicate with various governmental and regulatory organizations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
• Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established OSHA and internal requirements.
• Required to follow safety standards. Required to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals.
• Help project manager perform environmental audits, as assigned, for ISO 14001 program, other regulatory programs, or as requested by clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps and aerial photography.
• Capable of managing deadline-driven projects and workload.
• Ability to work in both a field and office environment.
• Understand and interpret regulatory guidelines.
• Analyze numerical and graphic data.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be extremely reliable, have a curiosity for problem solving, a desire to learn and succeed, and a high level of energy.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a variety of personalities and communication styles.

• For insurability purposes a valid Driver's License is required.
• Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

• Must be able to attain Class E Driver’s License within first week of employment.
• Must complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training within the first 2 weeks of employment.
• Must be able to pass a DOT and Hazmat Physical.
• Must be able to safely wear all required PPE including respirators.

• 1-2 years of experience in an environmental field, or education/coursework related to environmental science, environmental regulations, natural resources, or a related discipline.
• Experience collecting, documenting, organizing, andmaintainingaccuratedata and records.
• Experience preparing or contributing to technical reports, plans, applications, or other written documentation. Strong technical writing skills are essential.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other software tools to organize data and prepare professional documentation.
• Experience managing multiple assignments, maintaining organized project files, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage an individual workload and schedule, prioritize competing…