Associate Scientist - Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST - COMPLIANCE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST - COMPLIANCE | COMPETENCIES: 

• 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.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST - COMPLIANCE | REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• For insurability purposes a valid Driver's License is required.

• Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Plus:

• 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.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST - COMPLIANCE | PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EX PERIENCE :