Chemist

Environmental Chemist

Prepares Scope of Work(SOW) and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for contacted environmental clean-ups at toxic and hazardous waste sites, focusing in on chemical aspects of the contract.

Reviews and interprets toxic and hazardous waste sampling, testing, analysis and cost data of contractor reports to verify the accuracy and adequacy of the data.

Utilizes physical and chemical data to develop the conceptual site model, and documents current status, and forecasts remediation alternatives to achieve site closure.

Writes and executes investigation plans and studies for toxic and hazardous waste to ensure compliance with chemical sampling, testing, and analysis quality assurance standards.

Interprets/negotiates with regulatory authorities to set project criteria and apply Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State standards and guidelines, Corps of Engineers (COE) as it pertains to chemistry practices.

Performs quality control (QC) reviews of work products to ensure compliance with Engineer Regulations and guidance provided in the section Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and directives.

Acts as district advisor and lead representative for environmental due diligence and Phase 1 environmental site assessments on properties of interest to DOD, DA or US Army Corps of Engineers.

Prepares technical memorandums, white papers, project reports, plans pertaining to site conditions, chemistry of toxic, radioactive and hazardous waste for District, other COE Divisions, State and Federal agencies, and private groups.