Senior Environmental (Human Health / Ecological) Risk Assessor

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

Were looking for an Environmental Human Health / Ecological Risk Assessorto join our team! In this role youll lead and perform human health and ecological risk assessments under a variety of North American and international regulatory frameworks addressing both common and emerging contaminants like PFAS. Youll also contribute to Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDAs) develop work plans and oversee field investigations to support ERA HHRA and NRDA efforts. Your expertise will support product stewardship activitiesincluding regulatory compliance (e.g. TSCA Prop 65) and product evaluationswhile also playing a key role in emergency response initiatives related to chemical fate transport and toxicology. Youll collaborate across GHDs global network engage directly with clients and regulatory agencies and represent the team in technical and trade organizations.

At GHD our Risk Assessors are engaged in projects that apply risk assessment and risk management strategies to support contaminated site decision-making under Federal state and international site cleanup programs. This includes supporting and implementing site characterization and remedial action projects that involve efforts to identify and control potentially unacceptable human and ecological exposures to chemicals in the environment.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Health Safety and Environment: Monitor and review performance against health safety and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organizations HSE policies procedures and mandatory instructions.
• 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 in-depth understanding of technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
• Client & Customer Management: Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Coordinate and deliver environmental impact assessment projects maintaining accuracy and adherence to project timelines.
• Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions.
• Insights and Reporting: Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
• Environmental Risk Management: Oversee the environmental risk management processes ensuring the organizations operations have minimal detrimental impact on the environment.
• Community of Practice Management: Participate in and contribute to a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own capability and develop innovative practice among colleagues.

What you will bring to the team:

• Masters or PhD in Biology Ecology Ecotoxicology Toxicology Environmental Science Environmental Engineering or related technical field
• 7-12 years of experience with Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment and/or Natural Resource Damage Assessment
• Excellent quantitative skill and experience in data analysis biostatistics etc.
• Willingness to travel throughout North America
• Experience working directly with industrial clients

Salary Range:$75600-$139000based on experience & location

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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.