The Environmental Response Consultant I is responsible for the provision of environmental services during an emergency response. They will work closely with the Responsible Party and regulators to evaluate environmental concerns and to identify environmental data, documentation, and advisory needs during a response. The Environmental Response Consultant will typically assume key roles in the field and/or command post, including Technical Specialist, Field Coordinator, or Field Lead roles. They will provide technical advice and documentation to the client and coordinate with field personnel, Data Managers, and the Quality Department to ensure quality environmental data and reporting. They will provide onsite coaching and training to field personnel to ensure necessary tasks are conducted competently and to a high degree of quality. They will assist in the development and maintenance of CTEH’s Environmental Response Program and work closely with CTEH ER leadership to ensure environmental response preparedness. They will support client preparedness through training and participation in exercises and drills, as well as coordinate with the Sales team to grow CTEH’s environmental response services. The Environmental Response Consultant will be on call 24/7 for emergency response and frequent, extended travel. Job Type: Full Time Location: Flexible ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE Performs as an environmental consultant on Environmental Response Projects and may also act as an Environmental Response Project Manager, when deemed necessary. Assumes key environmental roles during responses and exercises, coordinating closely with client and agency personnel. Prepares written work plans and other environmental unit deliverables; and ensures they are followed in the field. Works with the RP to right-size the project by identifying resources needed. Coordinates with TERP, RM, and Logistics to identify and provide suitable field and command post resources for a response. Coordinates with TERP, Data Managers, and Quality Dept. to ensure data deliverables are timely and of high quality. Assists in the development and implementation of CTEH’s Environmental Response Program. Supports internal preparedness or environmental responses, including the provision of environmental response training, identification of equipment needs, and development of document templates. Provides training and other technical consulting to clients relative to his/her expertise. Serves in “On-Call” role to maintain response readiness of the team, as well as responding on the initial response with the “oncall” team for high-haz, high profile, complex incidents or as deemed needed by the Director, Environmental Response, VP, Emergency Response and/or SVP, CTEH. Supports all levels of Emergency Response Department to include but not limited to, TERP, Environmental Response and Response Management Programs to ensure all levels of Emergency Response are staffed, trained and response ready. Performs such other duties as assigned. OTHER DESIRED COMPETENCIES Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure. Possesses strong organizational skills. Possesses strong leadership skills. Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions. Ability to make decisions in an emergency situation. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions; and, Proficient verbal and written communication skills in the English language. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, or other related science and seven years of experience in a related field; Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform is a must Significant project management experience, preferably in emergency response CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to obtain DISA clearance Ability to obtain TWIC clearance Current driver’s license Ability to obtain a passport Preferred: recognized environmental certification, such as CES, REM, CEP, CHMM. Completion of all job specific OSHA training PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, and walking Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary Keyboarding/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time Ability to drive non-commercial vehicles Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response; Works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions; May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration; Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment; May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level; May work on land, sea or air; May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; and Frequent, extended travel. Our Mission CTEH empowers extraordinary teams of experts to help companies, governments, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from threats to their environment and people. We apply the brightest minds, state-of-the-art science and technology, and conclusive data to resolve complex health, safety, environmental, toxicological, and management challenges. Our experience enables us to manage complex situations better than anyone else