Environmental Scientist

Sigma Earth; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM in Irvine, CA is seeking an entry Environmental Scientist to support solid waste composition assessments. Responsibilities include sorting waste, weighing items for data analysis, and coordinating field activities with a team at client sites and transfer stations.

Ideal candidates have a core science degree, 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication and computer skills, and HazWOPER training. Occasional travel across the continental US with primary CA focus is expected.

Qualifications

• 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 in MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, etc.
• Willing to work in the field and travel to complete work.
• HAZWOPER training (40-hour) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Waste Composition Assessments: sort solid waste into material categories.
• Use hand tools to sort waste and lift/move items up to 30 pounds.
• Travel with the team to transfer stations, landfills, and client sites (CA focus).
• Coordinate assessments as Team Lead or assist documentation of results.
• Prepare regulatory reports and permit applications.
• Ensure projects meet schedules and budgets.
• Work independently or as part of a project team and adapt to changing conditions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer skills (MS Excel/Word/SharePt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in core science or related area

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

SharePoint Online

Job description

Job Description

APTIM is seeking an entry Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis in the Irvine, CA area in primary support of our solid waste composition assessments of client waste containers ranging in size from 3 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards. These assessments are typically 1-2 days in duration with typical team sizes ranging from 2 to 5 depending on the size of the assessment.

Assessment Work activities will include sorting through solid waste using hand tools to segregate waste items by type for the purpose of assessing various types of waste including plastics, paper, cardboard, glass, food waste and regulated materials. Assisting with the separation of the waste, weighing and inventorying items for the purpose of data analysis and reporting.

Work requires the ability to bend and lift 30 pounds or less, willingness to work in Tyvek safety suits, wear required safety equipment, and ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours.

As experience is gained, motivated candidates will have the opportunity to become Team Leads and/or take on additional responsibilities coordinating assessment work activities for a wide variety of clients and preparing documentation related to the results of the assessments.

Successful candidates can also participate in a variety of other environmental compliance support tasks, such as hazardous waste, hazardous materials, aboveground storage tanks, spill prevention, and DOT and RCRA compliance. The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting an environmental team.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

As a Environmental Scientist, you will do:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

As a Environmental Scientist, you should have:

• 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.
• Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations desirable.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER trained.