Staff Environmental Scientist - Health & Safety and Compliance Focused - Portland
Staff Environmental Scientist - Health & Safety and Compliance Focused - Portland
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Staff Environmental Scientist - Health & Safety and Compliance Focused - Portland OR
Maul Foster & Alongi (MFA) is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to support our growing environmental health and safety (EHS) and compliance work. In this role you wont just be behind a desk youll also be out in the field inspecting industrial facilities assisting with hazardous building materials assessments and helping clients solve the kinds of complex regulatory puzzles that keep them up at night. From demolition and abatement projects to compliance audits youll play a key part in helping clients protect worker safety meet environmental standards and reduce risk. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience work alongside seasoned professionals and be exposed to a wide variety of project types that will expand your skills and confidence in the field of consulting.
As an Environmental Scientist you will...
dive into a variety of environmental health and safety (EHS) and compliance projects that make a tangible impact for our clients. Your day-to-day might include researching and interpreting complex environmental regulations assisting with hazardous building materials assessments supporting facility inspections or helping to track and manage compliance programs related to air waste stormwater or worker safety. One day you might be walking an industrial site in Oregon; the next youre working through spreadsheets to help a client make sense of their regulatory requirements. Youll collaborate with senior staff while also being trusted to take initiative ask smart questions and follow your curiosity. If youre someone who enjoys solving messy problems and is ready to apply your education in real-world ways this role will keep you learning and engaged from day one.
To thrive in this role you must have...
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Environmental Engineering or a related field.
- An internship or academic experience related to compliance industrial hygiene or hazardous building materials.
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred but not required).
- Sound technical skills along with organizational and problem-solving prowess.
- Are highly motivated curious and resourceful ready to ask questions find answers and solve problems even when you dont know where to start.
- Have strong organizational skills and can navigate spreadsheets checklists and data tables with ease.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A willingness to travel (up to 30%) to regional projects with a valid drivers license.
- An understanding of data data integrity scientific methods industrial hygiene principles and regulatory essentials.
- The knack for being a stellar team player whether working individually or collaboratively.
- Familiarity with compliance programs; preferred.
- Are excited about the possibility of pursuing certifications like Asbestos Inspector Lead Risk Assessor or CIH-well support you as you grow.
Who we are...
At MFA were more than a consultancy; were a force for positive change in our communities. As an employee-owned and employee-centric company we offer not only benefits for your career but also benefits for your community. Our comprehensive package includes:
- 100% premium coverage for your medical/dental/vision and a large percentage for your dependents
- Competitive paid time off plus nine paid holidays.
- Comp time program for exempt employees.
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- 401k company match.
- Support for your professional growth through coaching and external training support.
Our hiring process for this position
- Kickstart your journey with an Initial Conversation with our Recruiter.
- Dive deeper with an Interview with the Hiring Manager(s).
- Seal the deal with an Interview with the Team.
Compensation range for hire: $67000 to $77000 per year.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Here at MFA we celebrate diversity and actively encourage women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
MFA is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to being an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on job requirements business needs and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military service or any other status protected by laws and regulations.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
