Environmental Scientist II

Staff Scientist IIOur growing South Area team is seeking a motivated, talented Staff Scientist II for our Environmental Assessment and Remediation (EAR) practice.Our South Area EAR practice focuses on site assessment/remedial investigations and design, environmental regulatory compliance and support, feasibility studies, emerging contaminants, and property transaction due diligence for clients in industrial, power, water, and government end markets. The Staff Scientist II will collaborate with diverse project teams of engineers and environmental professionals to execute and deliver solutions to complex environmental challenges for clients throughout the South Area and across the greater Verdantas footprint.What You'll Do:Understand, protect, and promote our empathetic, people-focused culture in all aspects of the businessWork in a combination of office and outdoor environments. When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to walking distances on uneven terrain while wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to work boots with safety toes, high-visibility safety vests, long pants, long-sleeve shirts, and hard hats, along with exposure to varying weather conditions typical of Florida and limited heavy liftingOutdoor work may require overnight travel, weekend work, out-of-town assignments, early morning starts (before 7:00 a.m.), and/or late departures (after 6:00 p.m.) in accordance with OSHA regulationsReport to the office when not performing field workPerform field tasks and maintain field notes as assigned by project managers and senior technical staffConduct drilling oversight and logging of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil vapor pointsCollect groundwater, soil, sediment, air, and surface water samples for laboratory analysis according to regulatory and company standard operating proceduresEnter collected data into report format using applicable software and company formatting guidelinesAssist in preparing regulatory submittals, such as permit applications and work plansPrepare technical reports documenting project findings, conclusions, and recommendationsOperate and maintain remediation systemsTroubleshoot equipment issues associated with remediation systems, including groundwater and soil screening equipment before and/or during field work eventsOperate a variety of field vehicles, from SUVs to full-size trucks, including towing, following completion of required Verdantas trainingPrepare project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)Prepare maps and other illustrations for data interpretation and presentationMaintain Excel databases associated with regulatory compliance activitiesApply basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and programsWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline3-5 years of relevant experienceStrong problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitudeFlexibility and self-motivation, including a willingness to learn new skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, regulators, contractors, property owners, and project team membersBasic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and programsExperience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro, and other mapping software is a plus, but not required40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus, but not requiredMust possess a valid driver's licenseU.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for access to Department of Defense (DoD) facilitiesAccess to a cell phone with internet connectivitySalary Range:Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications of the candidate as it relates to the position descriptionBenefits:Flexible Work EnvironmentPaid Parental LeaveMedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off + HolidaysVerdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet