Project Scientist

About You

You are an environmental scientist specializing in water quality monitoring stormwater monitoring and planning and sediment sampling projects. A lifelong learner you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. You know how to prepare winning proposals and exceed clients expectations. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you and you are also comfortable working independently. People thrive under your coaching. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.

About Integral

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet todays challenges in the health environmental and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002 we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being diversity and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners. We are a company where people come to solve todays toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas exceptional teamwork and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

About the Job

We are currently seeking amid-level scientist for our Sediment and Water Investigation and Monitoring practice in our Santa Cruz CA office. The position supports multiple clients and projects with day-to-day responsibilities that may include environmental monitoring field observation data collection leading field teams project site maintenance and other fieldwork. The selected candidate will work closely with project team members on water quality monitoring stormwater planning and monitoring and sediment sampling efforts across the Bay Area and Northern California. This role requires a balance of teamwork and independent work along with strong problem-solving skills to support complex environmental challenges. Career growth at Integral includes opportunities to manage tasks and projects engage with clients and present or publish your work through scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

• Conducting environmental monitoring such as stormwater sampling sediment sampling soil sampling surface water sampling surveys of outfalls and collection of insitu flow and water quality measurements.
• Making detailed field observations and maintaining documentation.
• Assisting with the review analysis and reporting of collected field data.
• Leading field teams and mentoring junior-level staff.
• Assisting in field operations management.
• Assisting project managers on new or current projects.
• Performing project site maintenance which may include troubleshooting cleaning repairing installing or replacing stormwater collection field equipment.
• Maintaining calibrating and taking inventory of in-house equipment.
• Effectively and regularly communicating the status of assignments to the project manager.
• Fieldwork responsibilities may include long days in the field extended exposure to the elements (sun rain wind) prolonged standing and other physically demanding tasks such as lifting equipment or materials.

Qualifications

• 3 years of work experience in the field of environmental science.
• Experience conducting environmental monitoring such as sediment and/or soil sample collection stormwater monitoring or other water quality monitoring.
• Experience leading field crews on projects.
• Experience with operating automated stormwater monitoring equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to perform work independently or as part of a team with minimal training and supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to proactively and independently take on new assignments.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions including confined spaces boats elevated locations and inclement weather.
• Willingness to travel for projects within California which may occasionally require overnight hotel stays.
• Availability to be on call for stormwater monitoring season from October 1 to April 30; this may include working nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry items of varying weights as required by the job occasionally lifting up to or more than 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Boating experience and proficiency with hand and power tools.
• A valid U.S. drivers license (or ability to obtain one upon hire) and a clean driving record. If a drivers license cannot be obtained reliable transportation to project and field sites is required.
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Compensation is commensurate with experience and internal equity within the listed range. An employees total compensation package includes annual salary company-subsidized (employee and family) medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance paid sick leave (10 days) paid vacation (10 or/to 20 days; determined by title at hire) paid holidays (9 days) per year and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be prorated to reflect part-time scheduled hours if applicable.

Integral Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer who provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion creed gender pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions) national origin or ancestry age sexual orientation disability marital status military veteran or Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status gender identity or gender expression genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other category protected by federal state and local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and excellence and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we live in and serve. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at

We are excited to connect with individuals who share our mission and values and those who bring diverse contributions to our team. We value unique perspectives and skills and encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every requirement.

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening degree verification and a federal state and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local state and federal laws.

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