Environmental Scientist

APTIM Corp.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a junior Environmental Scientist to support RCRA and state hazardous waste programs. The role emphasizes data analytics, waste profile management, and clear communication with internal teams, clients, and suppliers.

Office-based with opportunities to interact with regulatory requirements. The candidate should have a background in data analytics, strong Excel skills, and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field is required.
• 2-4 years related work experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and proficient computer skills including MS Excel, Word and SharePoint Online.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage diverse work scopes meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Work independently and in teams; adapt to changing conditions.
• Interface with client personnel at corporate and facility levels.
• Identify data discrepancies and drive resolution to full completion.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Manage time to ensure high-quality outputs on deadlines.
• Apply knowledge to standard and non-standard environments; develop new processes as needed.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint Online

Job description

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a junior-level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of our RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, regulated waste and hazardous materials management programs. The successful candidate will have a background in data analytics and waste profile management. The candidate will also have excellent communication skills to facilitate internal and some client interaction, supplier interaction, and to provide direction to entry-level staff. This position will primarily be in an office environment.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Executing and managing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Work independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions.
• Occasionally, interfacing with client personnel at a corporate and facility level.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and manage resolution of corrections to full completion.
• Communications with regulatory agencies.
• Time management to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines.
• Apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and non-standard 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.
• Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations required.
• Specific experience with RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, and regulated waste compliance and national experience desired.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology), engineering, or related area required.
• Related work experience of 2-4 years.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills required. Must have demonstrated strength and proficiency with Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, and ability to learn other software applications. Expert Excel skills are a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is$32.69 - $35.10 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Envir and Infra, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 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). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.

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