Staff Scientist

Location: City of Rochester

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** ABOUT YOU
** We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
** A DAY IN THE LIFE
** Our Staff Scientist position is located in our Rochester, NY office, this will be a Hybrid role, 3 days in office.

As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
* Collecting field data in an organized and concise manner, consistent with corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans.
* Assisting with project fieldwork. Fieldwork activities will include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations.
* Assisting with basic remedial engineering design tasks supporting Professional Engineers in the development of site cleanup Work Plans, cost estimates, drawings, and Contract Documents.
* Conducting Environmental Construction oversight for projects involving in-situ and ex-situ remediation, demolition, tank removals, earthwork, etc.  Tasks would also include confirmation sampling, air monitoring, and documentation.
* Assisting in developing and executing work plans at project sites.
* Exercising considerable care in following directions and various project control documents.
* Focused interpretation of data, technical writing/report preparation and client interaction.
* Assisting with generation of proposals including scope and cost development under the supervision of Project Managers.
* Additional duties as may be assigned which may include occasional travel to locations all over the US including Alaska, Vermont, Washington, and others.
** YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
** To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited institution.
* Minimum of two years of applicable experience, preferred
* Experience with Microsoft Office software, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
* Experience with GIS software, particularly Esri ArcGIS a plus.
* Experience with multi-media sampling (i.e., soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, etc.).
* Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties as verified through an annual physical examination.
* OSHA  training preferred, but not mandatory – we will provide OSHA training to meet the requirements of the role.
* Able to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, and air monitoring equipment.
* Exhibit discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.
* Must be able to observe and record field events with care and accuracy.
* Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
* Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
* The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
** WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
** As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
* Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from **$55,000-$70,000
** per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
* 401k…