Environmental Scientist - Poplar Bluff, MO, United States - Environmental Works Inc

Description

Environmental Scientist | Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Communicate with Project Managers, regulators, clients, field technicians, and vendors/subcontractors in the office.
• Help plan sampling and data collection for air, vapor, soil, surface water, stormwater, groundwater, hazardous waste, non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), and wastewater for laboratory testing.
• Properly review paperwork to document field activities (field logbook, soil/rock boring logs, well construction diagrams, etc. ).
• Apply scientific and engineering principals to the design, collection, and interpretation of environmental data.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Aid in troubleshooting, operations, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic systems including pumps, remediation systems, and monitoring equipment.

Complete monitoring, remediation, and compliance activities, including but not limited to:

• Collection of environmental media for laboratory analysis. Media include soil, groundwater, surface water, vapor, air, stormwater and wastewater;
• Overseeing planning for drilling operations, monitoring/recovery well construction, site surveying, and remedy construction
• Soil and rock core logging
• Remedial system operation and maintenance
• Documentation, packaging, and shipping of environmental samples, proper management, characterization, and handling of waste (hazardous and non-hazardous).

Environmental Scientist | Competencies

• Ability to work in office environment.
• Must be extremely reliable and have a curiosity for problem solving, possesses a strong desire to learn and succeed, pay attention to detail, and maintain a high level of energy/engagement.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including being mechanically inclined and resourceful in diagnosing and correcting issues that arise in the office.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, maps, designs, and construction documents.
• Effective time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Preparation of clear, concise reports that include tabular, numerical, and graphical presentation and analysis of environmental data.
• Ability to interact with co-workers effectively, professionally, and positively, clients, vendors, the general public, and other business contacts.

Environmental Scientist | Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Ability to work flexible hours with some weekend and holiday work required.

Environmental Scientist | Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Geology or Environmental Science or related field (chemistry, biology, etc.) is required.
• For insurability purposes, a valid Driver's License is required.
• Proficiency with standard applications in the Microsoft Office suite.
• One to five years of professional experience preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and confined space certifications preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD/GIS experience helpful.

Environmental Scientist | Work Environment

Work is performed 50% in field and 50% in office.

Environmental Scientist | Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.

Ability to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds. Sitting 75%, standing/walking 25%.

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EEO:

Environmental Works provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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