Health Scientist II (Open to Remote Candidates)

Environmental Scientist II/Industrial Hygienist II/Health Scientist II-Job Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global multi-disciplinary consulting firm with over 90 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Summary/Objective

The Environmental Scientist II/Industrial Hygienists II/ Health Scientist II will assist senior project staff with deposition analysis, preparing overviews, and summarizing documents such as industrial hygiene reports and data. This individual may also assist with environmental and industrial hygiene investigations. Subject areas and investigations include a wide range of industrial, maritime, residential, and commercial projects. The work requires a professional knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of environmental science, health science, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. An understanding and the ability to utilize pertinent aspects of chemistry, biological sciences and public health that pertain to projects involving lead, asbestos, mold, chemicals, and other environmental agents. Additionally, the Environmental Scientist II/Industrial Hygienists II/ Health Scientist II may evaluate health hazards associated with catastrophic events such as storms and flooding, forest fires, and the environmental, health and safety impacts related to chemical releases and oil spills.

Essential Functions

• Works as a team member under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Performs work on multiple projects at different stages of completion.
• Prepares studies and reports following standard format and procedures.

• Investigates and evaluates environmental, health and safety information and submit reports for review by senior staff.
• Willing and able to travel by air, sea, and land for periods up to 2 weeks on a regular rotation at short notice to reach project locations during catastrophic events.

Core Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills especially in Written Communications
• Competent in Microsoft office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Disciplined and organized with effective Time Management ability.
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Work Environment

• The majority of time will be spent doing desk work.
• Other assignments may include:
• Wet or humid conditions with high temperatures in deep south summers.
• Elevated areas with fall protection equipment.
• Noisy environments with the need for hearing protection.
• High levels of personal protective equipment. A full physical examination will be performed by an occupational physician to ensure that you can wear the following items: Negative pressure air purifying respirators and impermeable protective suits.

Physical Demands

The majority of work will require the use of a desk. Other assignments may include representative physical demands described below .

• Sitting limited to lunch, breaks and driving.
• Walking, may be back and forth all day long over terrains that range from flat to hilly, rough and slippery.
• Carrying equipment as much as 50lbs unassisted.
• Using hands and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, Operating hand tools.
• Pushing or pulling items.
• Reaching above head.
• Bending at the knee.
• Climbing ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
• Wearing a self- contained breathing apparatus.
• Squatting, kneeling or crouching in confined spaces.
• Hearing warning signals
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

This is a full-time position salaried position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The majority of work will require the use of a desk, but occasionally require rapid response out of normal business hours, travel out of town, and weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Rapid response to client emergencies and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

EEO Statement

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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