Environmental Scientist/Sediment Specialist

We are Herrera:

Envision yourself at a growing company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best while supporting your evolving career.

We are Herrera Environmental Consultants, a science and engineering consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. We protect the environment every day simply by doing what we do best.

For over 40 years Herrera has cultivated a collaborative, respectful culture that empowers our staff to achieve excellence, and we have fun along the way. Each of us has the unique ability to make a difference in the world, one person at a time and one project at a time. We provide our staff with the autonomy to pursue their professional interests and encourage professional growth - resulting in a high staff retention and repeat clients.

As our company grows, we are expanding our services in Washington, Oregon, California, the Mountain West and Western Canada.

Your opportunity:

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist/Sediment Specialist to join our team. We deliver a diverse range of engineering and environmental services to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, Tribes, and private clients throughout the West Coast and Rocky Mountains. This position will support our Sustainable Development practice area on sediment monitoring and remediation projects as well upland Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) projects. Typical projects involve marine or freshwater sediment sampling or monitoring, investigation of adjacent upland areas, and occasional construction oversight for sediment dredging or capping, creosote pile removal, or beach restoration projects. This position will require you to perform work in the field up to 40% of your time on a range of interesting and challenging projects.

As an Environmental Scientist/Sediment Specialist, you will be responsible for:

* Evaluating the fate and transport of environmental contaminants in various matrices with an emphasis on marine and freshwater sediments.
* Preparing sediment sampling and analysis plans (SAPs), and quality assurance project plans (QAPPs) for sediment investigations and related projects.
* Leading sediment sampling efforts using a variety of coring and grab sampling techniques.
* Writing site characterization reports comparing sediment chemistry, bioassay, tissue, and bioaccumulation results to Washington State Sediment Management Standards.
* Quality assurance review and validation of laboratory analytical data in accordance with various protocols and local jurisdictions.
* Assisting with Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Studies (RI/FS) and comparing results to MTCA and site-specific cleanup levels.
* Coordinating with the analytical laboratory to order sample collection containers, completing sample chain of custody forms, and packaging and delivering samples to the lab.
* Managing collected data using spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) or a database (SQL, Microsoft Access).
* Uploading lab data to Ecology's Environmental Information Management (EIM) system.

Required education and qualifications :

* 2 - 10 years of experience, and at a minimum a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, marine science, geology, or similar field.
* Field experience conducting sediment and other environmental investigations.
* Experience using field meters, sampling equipment, GPS units, and working with Microsoft programs including Excel.
* Attention to detail and ability to organize and compile accurate field data and observations.
* Excellent listening skills, ability to carry out detailed instructions, and ability to think creatively.
* Strong team interaction skills and a dedication to health and safety practices in the field.
* Willingness to travel for field work.

The strengths you will need to succeed in this role will include:

* Interpreting laboratory analytical results and summarizing data in tables and figures, in comparison to MTCA, Sediment Management Standards, or other cleanup levels and standards.
* Experience with sediment cleanup actions at the Lower Duwamish Waterway and other CERCLA sites in Washington and Oregon.
* Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written technical communication skills.
* Can self-direct work and lead tasks and/or manage small to medium projects.
* Experience writing Work Plans, SAPs, and QAPPs.
* Flexibility to work on a variety of project types and challenging field conditions.
* Ability to support environmental scientist needs for other projects in our Water and Restoration practice areas.
* A passion for delivering great work to our clients to generate repeat business, and a desire to help land new work on interesting projects that restore the environment.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2022

Open to Seattle and Oregon

To learn more, please visit our website at: www.herrerainc.com

We support our staff by offering:

* (ESOP) Employee Stock Ownership Plan
* Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
* Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vison Insurance
* Retirement 401K
* (EAP) Employee Assistance Program
* Paid Vacation & Sick Time
* Paid Holidays (10)
* Employee-Owned Benefit Advantages

We are a values-based organization.

* Insist on integrity, objectivity, and social and environmental ethics in our work.
* Treat everyone with respect and dignity, always.
* Act as stewards of the environment upon which we depend.
* Research and outreach, learn and teach.
* Employee owners; employee leaders.

We Are Committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Herrera does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. We encourage women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position. Herrera is an equal opportunity employer.

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