Environmental Scientist- Portland, OR
Environmental Scientist- Portland, OR
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Job Description
At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.
Thats why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
Our pledge to you
Join GHD
Thats the #PowerOfCommittment
Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for
GHDis looking for aScientistto join our team inPortland OR.As an Environmental Professional you will have the opportunity to coordinate and manage environmental site assessment and remediation projects. You will perform investigation for the purpose of identifying abating or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect synthesize study report and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air food soil water and other sources.
Responsibilities
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools methods and formats. Involves working independently.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
- Health Safety and Environment: Follow the organizations health safety and environment (HSE) policies procedures and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them escalating serious issues as appropriate.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
- Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Carry out environmental impact assessments delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
- Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes procedures and precedents.
- Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
- Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.
- Community of Practice Management: Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise.
- Environmental Risk Management: Coordinate the process of identifying assessing and mitigating environmental risks.
Education
- 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Geology Natural Resources Environmental Science or equivalent.
Experience
- 8 years of related experience including 1 to 3 years of project management experience in a client-facing role
- Understanding ofFederal and State environmental regulations.
- Experience in the technical delivery of contaminated site investigations and remediation and environmental case closure.
- Proven experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment.
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification activities
Salary Range:$ 94760 - $142140 based on experience.
Benefits:
- 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
- Paid time off Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation sick and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
- Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
- Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees Home exercise equipment purchases Bicycles Race run & marathon entrance fees Smoking cessation programs Weight loss programs ( Watchers Jenny Craig) Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
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Employment Type
Full Time
