Exempt - Salaried

Environmental Scientist

Summary/Objective:

It is anticipated that this role will consist of a mix of field and office-based work and will require knowledge of environmental remediation, engineering and geology.

This role will require strict adherence to deadlines, therefore strong time management and communication skills are needed. This position requires a self-starter mentality and a proficiency in technical data reporting.

This role would primarily be based in Colorado with little to no travel.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Write reports including documenting updates, creating figures and maps, and analytical tracking.

2. Prepare and submit regulatory submittals and track due dates.

3. Collect site data and sample analysis of ground water, soil samples, GPA data, and air quality.

4. Manage site assessment including oversight of drilling and excavation operations.

5. Document all site activity including GPS information, writing detailed reports, and collecting pictures of the site.

6. Review field samples and prep samples for lab analysis.

7. Transport lab samples safely and securely from the field to lab. Must be able to travel between job sites with data collection equipment.

8. Clearly and concisely communicate data and relay reasoning for field actions to clients.

9. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies:

1. Must be able to function both in a team and without direct supervision.

2. Communication - written and verbal

3. Ability to pivot tasks quickly and demonstrate time management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position is responsible for overseeing reporting and regulatory submittal requirements, deadlines, and execution.

Work Environment:

This job operates in both an outside, field environment and in an office setting. While working in an office setting, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. While working in a field environment, the employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, and rain. Temperatures may be cool, cold, warm, or hot. This role routinely uses PPE and other safety equipment and will come in contact with contained contaminated samples for study.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift field sample products and supplies, up to 30 pounds and to bend and stand as necessary. Employees are required to stand on their feet for 2 to 3 hours at a time, several times a day and must be able to walk short distances.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Travel:

Up to 25% travel. Jobs sites, on average, are 1 hour away from company headquarters but may be as much as 2 hours.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

None required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):

Employee must be authorized to work in the United States and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Other Duties:

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

Benefits

• Group Health Coverage
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  401(K)
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  Paid vacation
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  Paid sick time
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  Company sponsored paid holidays
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  Discretionary bonuses based on individual, project and company performance.