Project Scientist | Hazmat Team

Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company is seeking a full-time mid-level ProjectScientist to join the Hazmat Team in our Richmond Virginia office. This position is ideal for anexperienced environmental professional who is detail-oriented self-motivated and capable ofmanaging multiple projects while providing technical expertise and client support in a collaborativeconsulting environment.

The successful candidate will support and manage a variety of environmental compliance andhazardous materials projects performing both field and office-based assignments with increasinglevels of responsibility and independence. Project work may involve a range of environmental subjectareas including:

• Asbestos and Lead Based Paint (LBP)
• Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Stormwater permitting and monitoring
• Aboveground and underground storage tanks (ASTs/USTs)
• Waste characterization and management
• Water quality permitting and monitoring
• Air permit compliance
• Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities will include field activities (e.g. site visits sampling inspections) utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats safety vests gloves steel- toed boots and eye protection. Certain assignments may also require the use of half-face or full-face respirators. Additional responsibilities will include task management analysis and interpretation of laboratory results and field-collected data report preparation and collaboration with project managers and team members. The ability to effectively manage multiple project assignments and deadlines while demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills is essential.

Primary activities will include conducting Phase I and Phase II ESAs; conducting soil groundwater air wastewater drinking water and surface water sampling; conducting asbestos LBP and hazardous materials surveys; performing multi-media environmental compliance assessments; and preparing technical reports under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional.

Candidates will be expected to possess or obtain asbestos and lead paint inspector certifications within six (6) months of employment.

Project meetings fieldwork site visits and professional development assignments will routinely require overnight travel throughout the region. This position is expected to consist of approximately 60% office work and 40% field work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with data collection presentation and evaluation. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced
• Ability to take initiative and resolve problems with a team building mentality
• Ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with WSSI personnel at all levels
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and ability to operate company vehicles

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Science (e.g. Geology Hydrogeology Chemistry BiologyEnvironmental etc.) Environmental Engineering similar engineering discipline or otherclosely related field
• At least four years of relevant experience
• Experience working with a team to plan and balance the workload of multiple projects orassignments
• Experience in assisting with proposal support and development
• HAZWOPER certification or similar vocational certifications and skill sets
• Good working knowledge of MS Word Excel and Power Point mapping (GIS CAD orsimilar software) experience is a plus

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource environmental and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.