Environmental Project Scientist - Emergency Response Team

weston; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Job summary

Weston is seeking an experienced environmental professional for field coordination and on-call response in the West Chester area. The role includes collecting samples, maintaining monitoring equipment, and preparing daily and final reports for EPA clients.

Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or related fields, with extensive field experience and the ability to travel and lift heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or related field with substantial field experience.
• Experience coordinating field work, labs, and report preparation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Rotate as on-call responder, available 24 hrs for one week at a time.
• Assist or lead field work; travel to remote locations for up to two weeks.
• Collect and manage environmental samples and calibrate equipment.
• Document field activities and prepare daily EPA client reports.
• Produce final reports within budget and schedule.

Skills

Field work

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

West Chester, PA

Responsibilities:

• Rotations as an “on-call” responder available 24 hrs. a day for one week at a time (typically one or fewer times per month). Maintain preparedness for immediate mobilization while on-call.
• Assist or lead field work efforts, which may require travel to remote locations for up to two weeks at a time, potentially on short notice.
• Collection and management of environmental samples.
• Calibration and maintenance of a variety of multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Documentation of field activities and preparation of daily reports for EPA client.
• Use OSHA Level D-A PPE to make entries into potentially hazardous areas.
• Determines best method of data gathering, database management, and analysis of data to achieve goals.
• Consults with outside specialists to obtain most accurate and timely data possible while meeting project specifications and timetables.
• Prepares reports on methods and procedures as part of overall project.
• Produces quality samples and sampling techniques from which sound scientific data can be drawn into relevant and pertinent evaluation reports to the client's satisfaction.
• Provides completed projects including draft and final reports within the established budget and schedule.

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. Environmental Science, or related Engineering, Physical or Life Science with at least 6 years of direct experience in a variety of environmental response operations, such as sampling, assessments, lab coordination, and document preparation.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience planning and leading environmental site investigations at sites with potentially hazardous substances.
• Interacting with clients to understand project objectives and expectations.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 preferred.
• Preparation of field work plans, including health and safety plans and field sampling plans. Experience preparing quality assurance project plans (QAPP) and/or UFP QAPPs is a plus.
• Oversight of subcontractors
• Ability to organize and review data (analytical data, monitoring data)
• Collection of multimedia samples (soil, water, air, waste).
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use of air and water monitoring instrumentation.
• Use of standard office applications (Microsoft Office suite)
• Technical report and planning document preparation.
• ICS training and experience is a plus.

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.