Environmental Scientist I

Job Description: Environmental Scientist I

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for management of site-specific field activities, including activities performed by sub-contractors. Preserve client and sub-contractor relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Be familiar with State and Federal Cleanup Regulations.
Field Data Reporting.
Development and Implementation of Health, Safety and Sampling Plans.
Traveling and long hours specific to case by case job requirements.
Be flexible to work some nights and/or weekends
Oversee environmental activities performed on site at remediation and sampling locations.
Monitors air quality as appropriate.
Performs sampling of soil, water, air, concrete and other media as appropriate.
Assists in the development of client proposals.
Sets up field sampling services as per proposals with client.
Completes field sampling tasks as appropriate for each proposal and contract.
Ensures safety of all personnel assigned to a field site by implementation of proper health and safety plans as well as project plans.
Submits timesheets and expense reports correctly and on a timely basis.
Ensures proper handling, packaging, reporting, and transporting of all materials in accordance with proper procedures and standards.
Reports improper handling, safety violations, or any other dangerous activity to proper authorities and HCI management.
Manages the proper disposal of all waste materials.
Coordinates all subcontractor activities in accordance with contract and good/safe operating procedures.
Maintains excellent attendance to ensure position responsibilities are properly performed.
Maintain doc(s) and certifications.
Perform proper groundwater and soil sampling using assigned SOP(s) and State field sampling procedures.
Must be able to lift equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs additional duties as required.

Requirements:

HC is a Federal contractor subject to regulations (49 CFR 219), which, among other things, prohibit field employees from alcohol and drug use, and all such employees are subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing in accordance with those regulations.
Bachelor's degree in Science/Business or related field
0 - 3 years' experience in field remediation
Must obtain and maintain 40 hour OSHA training
Be familiar with OSHA standards as related to the environmental remediation field and personnel safety.
Must be familiar with construction codes and cleanup regulations.
Must be computer literate and have a proficiency in Word, Power Point and Excel.