APTIM ยท 10 hours ago
Environmental Scientist
Georgia, United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$24/hr - $26.50/hr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Collecting environmental samples in the field and preparing and preserving samples for delivery to an analytical laboratory.
Calibrating and using technical instruments.
Gain familiarity with site specific requirements through review of permit and planning documents, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or State-Specific General Permit, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, and any other applicable plans that have been prepared for the site.
Ability to plan, organize and schedule site inspections, including travel to each industrial site utilizing a personal vehicle (reimbursable at the government mileage rate at the time of travel), communicate with the client upon arrival, conduct the site inspection, and prepare an inspection report for review by the APTIM Regional Lead.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Work will consist of straightforward tasks using established procedures, with the potential for solving routine problems as encountered.
Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete the assigned work and manage his/her own time to meet deadlines set by others.
Develop and maintain records either manually or by computer method.
Perform field inspections, evaluate site conditions during sampling, and document results (visual and written). Provide detailed inspection reports documenting site conditions, work activities, and compliance with permit requirements.
Identify and report on non-compliance issues identified in the field.
Make recommendations for improvements.
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.
The position requires motivation to work independently and communicate with managers frequently.
Interfacing with client personnel at a facility level.
Managing time to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines.
Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities.
Experience with reviewing and understanding federal, state, or local regulations preferred.
Qualification
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Required
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 at least 2 years but will consider entry level with appropriate degree and classroom background.
Travel and flexibility in working hours will be required to accommodate stormwater sampling requirements based on qualifying rain events.
Able to work independently in the field and in all types of field conditions/weather, including during rain events.
Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet project sampling requirements.
Detail oriented with 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.
Current Valid Driver's License & meet our driving requirements.
Basic computer skills associated with digital data collection and reporting (i.e., autobuild, plangrid, equis collect, etc.)
Preferred
Experience in stormwater compliance inspection/sampling desirable.
Stormwater certification and/or asbestos certification a plus.
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner (QiSP)
Nationally industry standard certifications
Certified Professional in Industrial Stormwater Management (CPISM)
Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) -- ENVIROCERT
Certified Stormwater Inspector -- National Stormwater Center
Industrial Stormwater Inspector -- Stormwater Training Center
NPDES Permit Inspector Training -- USEPA
40-hour OSHA-HAZWOPER training
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
Basic life insurance
Optional life insurance
Spouse life insurance
Child life insurance
Basic accidental death & dismemberment
Optional accidental death & dismemberment
Short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups
Employee assistance program
Health care spending account
Dependent care spending account
Health savings account
Business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Accident insurance
Participation in a retirement program
Paid absences such as vacation time
Sick leave
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
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Funding
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CEO
Jon Grant
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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