Scientist / Environmental Field Specialist

We're also looking for a scientist to work in Plain city, OH office 40 hours a week. The fieldwork will be in different locations, but they will report to this Plain city, OH office.

Management/Supervision

• Independently carry out tasks routinely a part of professional services offered (such as well sampling programs, simple design tasks);

• Prepare for and implement field tasks (such as soil, groundwater, air, soil gas, sediment, and surface water sampling); remedial system installation; and system operation and maintenance as specified in work plans and other documents;

• Effectively work with Project Manager to prepare for field work in advance of project needs;

• Effectively work with Project Manager, QA/QC and Health & Safety personnel to review lab quotes, sampling protocol, and health and safety needs in advance of project work;

• Implement health and safety plans and work with Health & Safety Officer1 to assure safe work conditions;

• Implement quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plans and procedures to assure collection of accurate and legally defensible data;

• Develop strong organizational skills.

Technical Knowledge

• Perform routine maintenance activities on remediation systems;

• Maintain field equipment;

• Identify additional training needs, in a defined area (such as groundwater modeling, bioremediation, groundwater treatment, USTs, field methods, data validation, etc.);

• Develop a working knowledge of the regulations which underlie much of work performed by the firm (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA, SDWA, VAP) or in field of work (e.g., National Electric Code, ASTM Standards);

• Assist in the development of cost estimates for design implementation;

• Develop technical skills and embrace the continual improvement efforts of the firm; and

• Develop computer skills and effectively use email, word processing, spreadsheet, project scheduling, and project management software.

Problem Solving

• Resolve problems routine to position (e.g., changes in field conditions, modifications to work plans, or changes in design parameters);

• Develop problem-solving skills; and

• Perform computations and process data using computer software or other established methods.

Communications

• Prepare draft level field reports/design tasks or sections of reports and plans for subsequent incorporation into more comprehensive reports/designs;

• Prepare accurate, complete, and legible field documents detailing the work conducted in the field;

• Develop working relationships and effectively communicate with client representatives on project matters;

• Keep supervisors routinely appraised of project activities;

• Develop writing and report organization skills; and

• Develop communication and interpersonal skills.

Client Relations

Desire to develop new client contacts;

• Communicate client requests and needs to supervisors; and

• Assist in the development and implementation of business development strategies and opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution (or 5-years of relevant experience);

• Valid Drivers License;

• OSHA Hazardous Materials Worker Training (40-hr or 24-hr training).

Other

• Position may involves long work days (10 hours typical in the field), travel to out-of-town locations as much as 75% of the time, overnight stays may be required depending on distance to job site;

• Some lifting, physical work using hand tools, and walking required;

• Use of personal protective equipment sometimes necessary; and,

• Position is considered exempt from overtime;