Environmental Scientist

APTIM; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a junior-level Environmental Scientist for full-time work in an office environment, focusing on environmental compliance tasks across RCRA, state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, and related programs. You will utilize data analytics and waste profile management skills while communicating with internal teams and some clients.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in a core science, and strong Excel and Microsoft

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.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft applications; Expert Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Executing and managing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Work independently and as part of a project team and adapt to changing conditions.
• Interface with client personnel at a corporate and facility level when needed.
• Identify data discrepancies and manage resolution of corrections to full completion.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Data analytics

Waste profile management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

SharePoint Online

Job description

Job Overview:

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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Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

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 401(k) Guide (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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