What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist/Staff Geologist position at Halff?
Environmental Scientist/Staff Geologist - Tampa, FL
Halff is seeking a self-motivated Environmental professional for hire in our Tampa, Florida office. The selected candidate will be a key part of a strategic team that collaborates closely with Project Managers and other Technical Leads performing due diligence, remediation, compliance, and other environmental sampling activities.
This mid-level position will be responsible for completing and providing oversight field investigation activities, serving as the Site-Safety and Health Officer during field investigation activities completed at Federal facilities/installations, training junior staff in standard operating procedures (SOPs) during field activities, conducting/reviewing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, completing compliance inspections/sampling, preparing reports, and overall support of the environmental department with potential for growth into a project management role.
Environmental Scientist/Staff Geologist Responsibilities & Duties
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse, and multi-disciplined professional services firm designed, engineered, planned, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Little Rock, and North Little Rock
Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares and Temple Terrace and Windermere
Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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Halff is seeking a self-motivated Environmental professional for hire in our Tampa, Florida office. The selected candidate will be a key part of a strategic team that collaborates closely with Project Managers and other Technical Leads performing due diligence, remediation, compliance, and other environmental sampling activities.
This mid-level position will be responsible for completing and providing oversight field investigation activities, serving as the Site-Safety and Health Officer during field investigation activities completed at Federal facilities/installations, training junior staff in standard operating procedures (SOPs) during field activities, conducting/reviewing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, completing compliance inspections/sampling, preparing reports, and overall support of the environmental department with potential for growth into a project management role.
Environmental Scientist/Staff Geologist Responsibilities & Duties
- Collaborate and provide support of field investigations, including environmental media sampling, groundwater monitoring, and site characterization.
- Support State Departments of Environmental Protection, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) documentation and reporting.
- Maintain effective communication with clients for property access and site data to support Phase I and Phase II.
- Establish professional relationships and build rapport with entrusted clients, both internal and external.
- Remain proactive to partake in training methodologies and guidance on fieldwork, data interpretation, and reporting.
- Willingness to participate in professional development, guided by mentors or experts for organizational success.
- Support field efforts at Department of Defense installations/bases.
- Remain up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in environmental remediation and compliance.
- Completion of Phase I and Phase II projects.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, chemistry, environmental sciences, engineering, or related field of study from an accredited university.
- This position will require field work and travel, as well as early start times and occasional night or weekend work. Will require some extended travel (more than 7 consecutive days).
- Working knowledge of field documentation and sampling techniques, equipment maintenance or repair, or other activities.
- Experience conducting work under the regulatory authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Risk Reduction Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and/or Oklahoma Corporation Commission is a plus.
- GIS experience a plus.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required.
- Willingness to travel and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Candidate will be required to pass a background check to enter Federal Facilities.
- Willingness to obtain certifications and participate in training activities as needed to support the team.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and a company physical exam (indicating that there will be no restrictions for field activities).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting staffing needs.
- This position will include opportunities for both field and office work. It may also involve extensive travel and several days in the field away from home.
- This opportunity offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse, and multi-disciplined professional services firm designed, engineered, planned, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Little Rock, and North Little Rock
Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares and Temple Terrace and Windermere
Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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