APTIM · 7 hours ago
Environmental Scientist (Waste Experience)
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$31.25/hr - $34.62/hr
1+ years expAPTIM is seeking an entry Environmental Scientist to support solid waste composition assessments in the Sacramento, CA area. The role involves sorting and analyzing various types of waste, and as experience is gained, candidates may take on additional responsibilities such as Team Lead for assessments.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Waste Composition Assessments
Sort solid waste into material categories including plastics, paper, cardboard, food waste, regulated waste, etc
Use hand tools to sort waste and ability to lift and move items 30 pounds or less
Willingness to travel with the team to transfer stations, landfills, and client sites. Travel could be required anywhere in the continental US but primary focus would be in CA
Through experience, take on additional responsibilities including Team Lead, coordination of multiple assessments, and/or documentation of assessment results
Other Environmental Compliance Tasks
Executing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets
Working independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions
Working as a team member and/or team lead to assist in preparation of regulatory reports and permit applications
Interfacing with client personnel at a corporate and facility level
Managing time to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines
Applying knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities
Qualification
Required
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Bachelor's degree in a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology), engineering, environmental science, or related area required
Related work experience of 1 -- 2 years desired
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills required. Must have a demonstrated strength and proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, etc. and the ability to learn other software applications
Willing to work in the field and travel to complete work
Ability to bend and lift 30 pounds or less
Willingness to work in Tyvek safety suits and wear required safety equipment
Ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours
Preferred
Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations desirable
40-Hour HAZWOPER trained
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).
Company
APTIM
APTIM specializes in engineering, program management, environmental services, disaster recovery, maintenance&construction services. It is a sub-organization of Veritas Capital.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Fallon
Chairman & CEO
Jon Grant
EVP & CFO
Recent News
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