Environmental Scientist Job Description

Environmental Scientist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Environmental Scientist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions;
  • Formulates hypothesis, performs research and makes recommendation;
  • Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields;
  • Detects problems when using standardized procedures because of the condition of sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc;
  • Develop SPCC and PIPP documentation for a wide range of industrial clients;
  • Willingness to understand and build process flow diagrams to determination point of generation for waste streams;
  • Responsible for quality control of all work products and products of technical and administrative staff assigned;
  • Review all monitoring reports and environmental plans;
  • Develop and demonstrate ability to analyze field and technical data;
  • Knowledgeable in NPDES rules and regulations, specifically related to storm water management and pollution prevention;
  • A willingness to travel within the northeast is preferred;
  • Can assist with a large spectrum of environmental compliance needs;
  • Perform operation and maintenance on remediation systems under supervision of senior staff;
  • Be primary point of contact with the waste screening protection program;
  • Assist in preparing remediation and construction plans and specifications and cost estimates.

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Five to 10 years of experience in related fields;
  • Describe your experience in enforcement;
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients;
  • verbal and written communication aptitudes;
  • Passing Engineering Intern (EI) test is strongly recommended;
  • Describe your experience in evaluating and implementing accreditation standards;
  • Describe your experience in conducting training and/or giving presentations;
  • Describe your experience in analyzing and using environmental data;
  • Compilation and analysis of water sampling data;
  • CHMM, CHMP or CHP certifications preferred;
  • soil, rock and water (surface and groundwater) sampling;
  • Writing, compilation, and management of surface mining, NPDES, and other regulatory permit application projects.