Environmental Scientist I

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Job description

The Environmental Scientist I responsibilities encompass supporting and contributing to a successful Environmental Services Division through execution of compliance, geosciences, and/or natural resource tasks under the supervision or guidance of a project manager/technical expert. The Environmental Scientist I will be heavily focused on environmental construction and compliance services including erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management and stormwater pollution prevention and will include but not be limited to site evaluations, field data collection, analysis of data, data reduction and preparation of technical reports.

Employee shall have the following minimum duties and responsibilities:

* Conduct fieldwork and data reduction to support environmental projects.
* Interpret technical information and assist with preparation of technical reports.
* Assist with preparation of registrations, permits and other submittals required by federal, state, or local agencies for our clients.
* Perform desktop studies and coordinate with resource agencies to identify project related environmental constraints (TPWD, USFWS, TCEQ, THC and others).
* Assist with environmental construction monitoring for various projects.
* Coordinate activities of subcontractors on assigned projects.
* Participate in Phase I and/or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
* Participate in geophysical evaluations.
* Participate in natural resources and NEPA-related studies.
* Conduct storm water inspections.
* Participate in regulatory compliance audits.
* Participate in public involvement activities.
* Interact with clients as necessary.
* Lift and carry 25+ pounds to include, but not limited to tools, sample containers and equipment.
* Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.
* Position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work responsibilities require out of town/overnight travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations. Travel will be conducted by means of vehicle or commercial airline.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Employees shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science/engineering, chemistry, geology, biology or related field.
* 0-3 years of applicable experience.
* Knowledge of environmental compliance (air, water, waste), geosciences (remediation, environmental site assessments, environmental due diligence) and natural resources (NEPA, wetland and waters of the US delineations).
* Experience providing compliance services related to the TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) highly preferred.
* Have a CESSWI, CPESC or CISEC certification or ability to obtain highly preferred.
* Knowledge of and/or capability to learn how to operate geographic data collection and other scientific data collection equipment.
* Knowledge of and/or capability to learn field sample collection (air, soil, groundwater, surface water) protocols and processes.
* Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
* Must be able to work in a team environment.
* Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner and skillfully gather and analyze information.
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher).
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Must be able to work well with all levels of people within the organization and outside of the company.
* Possess valid Texas driver's license and meet company's auto insurability requirements.
* Ability to work independently on a job site.
* 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.
* Ability and willingness to work protracted or irregular hours and/or in excess of 40 hours per week on an as-needed basis due to client needs (i.e., other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and/or other than Monday through Friday).
* Ability and willingness to travel out of town and overnight to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations.
* Present a professional appearance to best represent the firm.
* Must pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to post-accidental, random, and reasonable cause testing during employment.
* Comply with all attendance requirements as noted in most current edition of the Employee Handbook.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Key responsibilities and essential functions are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position and will vary dependent upon which Service Line the position is assigned to.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veterans