FIELD SCIENTISTS

Interested in making a difference to the planet Want to work with a team of Environmental Chemists who care about the protection of human health and the environment Are you seeking broad exposure to environmental remediation and Superfund-related cleanup processes with interaction with EPA on a regional level Enjoy travelling for your work

ICF is seeking motivated FIELD SCIENTISTS (Air Sampling Emphasis) to join our team of environmental professionals (including Environmental Scientists Chemists Biologists Geologists etc.) to support an EPA contract the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) across the country. The team performs soil water air waste and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants primarily supporting Superfund site assessment remediation and emergency response but also for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. The team supports EPAs ambient air monitoring programs through sampling air for Pb and particulates and auditing ambient air analyzers for ozone carbon monoxide sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide under the Clean Air Act.

We are seeking candidates for the various federal government laboratories across the US to include: Athens GA; Dallas TX; Kansas City KS; Denver CO; Chelmsford MA; Edison NJ; Corvallis OR; Seattle WA; Ft. Meade MD; Chicago IL.

Duties may also include assisting with laboratory analysis. Frequent travel including overnight travel is required and duties may include small boat operation.

Job Description

ICF is looking for Field Scientists who will be responsible for collection and analysis of air samples for parameters including particulate matter (PM2.5) ozone sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in conjunction with conducting audits of ambient air monitoring stations. Duties also will include maintaining operating and repairing sampling equipment preparing audit/sampling reports and contributing to analytical reports using MS Office applications. The position requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures health and safety policies and practices and quality control successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as member of a team of chemists and technicians. Duties may also include assisting with sample preparation and laboratory analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in scientific discipline or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

• Valid drivers license good driving record and able to drive long distances (in company-provided vehicle)

• Able to lift and carry 40 pounds use ladders and work comfortably at heights

• Able to pass required field Health and Safety training and annual Medical Monitoring

• US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements.

• Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property

What Wed Like You to Have

• 40 hour HAZWOPER and other related safety training

• Air sampling auditing or knowledge of EPA PEP Pb-PEP and NPAP/TTP programs

• Mechanical capabilities to operate and care for analytical instrumentation

• Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

• Experience working at Federal facilities

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: