Brownfields Junior-Level Environmental Scientist (Field Oversight – West)

Toeroek Associates is seeking an environmental scientist to provide technical support to challenging projects throughout the United States. Regulatory programs related to the project work include Superfund Brownfields RCRA and state regulatory programs.

Periodic travel is required. Worksite locations may be in California Arizona and Nevada. This position is considered remote but candidates must be geographically located near these areas to support operations and facilitate fieldwork.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and other documents on topics associated with site characterization remedial optimization and remedy implementation
• Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings
• Field activities will consist of soil groundwater sediment and soil gas sample collection; geological logging and interpretation; and oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies
• Support providing soil and groundwater assessments soil gas sampling asbestos inspections lead-based paint assessments geophysical surveys and waste determinations
• Conduct tasks related to environmental impact assessment land use planning facility siting and permitting risk assessment and water resources management
• Recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results and make appropriate corrections following standard procedures
• Support in organizing public meetings to address the findings of ESAs
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments

Required Education/Experience

BS degree in Environmental Science Chemistry Engineering or a related field. 1 years of practical experience related to evaluating contaminated site characterization and remediation at contaminated sites including Superfund Brownfields and RCRA Corrective Action sites; strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations under federal state and other cleanup programs.

Preferred Experience and Credentials

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Asbestos Inspector License in any of the following states: California Arizona Nevada Certified Asbestos Consultant/Certified Site Surveillance Technician

• CDPH Lead Sampling Technician

• Experience with site investigations and remediation including groundwater surface water sediment soil and vapor intrusion investigations

Skills

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills including attention to detail accuracy and completeness as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Detailed critical and thoughtful writing and analysis skills
• Knowledge of or experience in environmental information collection analysis interpretation and report preparation
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines and adapt quickly and smoothly to changing project requirements
• Proficient in Windows-based applications

The target hiring range for this position is $20.67 - $25.48 per hour non-exempt DOQ. Pay consideration is given based on geographic location relevant work experience and education. This is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation at the time of posting. Toeroek offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision Life LTD STD and 401 (k).

Toeroek Associates is a dynamic small business provider of specialty consulting and analysis services to the U.S. Government. Toeroek offers a collaborative and congenial work environment with a team of passionate staff dedicated to finding solutions to complex problems in the fields of environment records and knowledge management and national security. Our multi-disciplined environmental staff includes scientific legal and engineering experts who support federal and state government entities in compliance removal and remediation field services site assessments oversight historical and technical research litigation cost recovery and community engagement.

Toeroek is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Toeroek Associates Inc. maintains the policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) shall apply to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including hiring testing training and development promotion transfer compensation benefits educational assistance termination layoffs social and recreational programs and retirement. Toeroek is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements without regard to age color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC