Associate Environmental Scientist: Field & Remediation Specialist

Weston Solutions, Inc.; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with base and matching employer股票

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Critical illness and accident plans

Work/Life flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist (Associate Scientist 2) in Concord, CA, to support a long-standing EPA Region 9 contract.

The role combines field and office work, focusing on site assessments, emergency response, and remedial oversight to protect public health and the environment. You will conduct environmental sampling, coordinate laboratory work, and prepare technical reports while traveling regionally and participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, or related field.
• 2–6 years of experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or response operations.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Willingness to travel throughout EPA Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Islands).
• Willingness to participate in emergency response rotations (~one week per month).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (a plus).
• ICS or emergency response training (a plus).
• Oil and hazardous materials response experience (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental sampling of soil, water, and hazardous waste.
• Perform air monitoring (limited sampling; familiarity valued).
• Coordinate laboratory sample shipments and evaluate analytical results.
• Write technical reports, including site investigations and Phase II ESAs.
• Prepare field documentation, daily logs, and support planning documents.
• Participate in an on-call emergency response rotation.
• Travel throughout EPA Region 9 for field assignments (3–5 days for responses, up to 2 weeks for planned work).
• Calibrate and maintain multimedia monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Use PPE (Levels D-A) to safely enter potentially hazardous areas.

Skills

Strong communication and documentation

Microsoft Office Suite

Willingness to travel

HAZWOPER certification (a plus)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist (Associate Scientist 2) in Concord, CA, to support a long-standing EPA Region 9 contract.

The role combines field and office work, focusing on site assessments, emergency response, and remedial oversight to protect public health and the environment. You will conduct environmental sampling, coordinate laboratory work, and prepare technical reports while traveling regionally and participating in on-call rotations.