Environmental Scientist: Field & Risk Assessment Lead

WSB; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

WSB in Kellogg, Idaho is seeking an Environmental Scientist, EIR to join our team. The role supports assessment, investigation, remediation, and risk management projects through sampling, data evaluation, and regulatory document preparation.

You will lead or contribute to field programs, coordinate with cross-office teams, and communicate with clients and agencies. A MS in related field or BS with experience is required; strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Strong scientific/technical capabilities, along with organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with environmental monitoring techniques; design of sampling experience incorporating GIS tools into environmental assessment, remediation, planning, or data management projects.
• Experience working with federal, state, and/or tribal environmental/public health agencies.
• Experience with CERCLA and related federal and state regulations and guidance (e.g., USEPA RAGs, Idaho REM and Washington MTCA)
• Experience at hazardous waste sites (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, brownfields, UST/LUST) sites, particularly those located in the Pacific Northwest
• Solid knowledge of data and statistical analysis (working knowledge of R or SAS or other statistical software)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and risk management projects as a technical team member or project lead, as assigned.
• Plan, develop, implement, and monitor environmental sampling programs, monitoring activities, and pilot projects.
• Conduct or oversee environmental investigation and community outreach activities associated with the Bunker Hill Superfund Site in Northern Idaho.
• Conduct environmental site assessment and human health risk management activities for the Bunker Hill Superfund Site and other project locations.
• Prepare and review quality assurance project plans, data summary and evaluation reports, data validation reports, human health and ecological risk assessment and risk management reports, and other site-related technical documents.
• Direct, evaluate, and interpret environmental data analyses to determine whether risk-based standards are met and whether additional action is warranted.
• Perform data verification, validation, summarization, and analysis in accordance with applicable project requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across multiple offices.
• Communicate professionally with clients, regulatory agencies, tribal entities, public health agencies, and members of the public.
• Traverses job sites having uneven terrain and slopes and ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection occasionally.
• Moves materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operates equipment that requires fine motor skills.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

GIS tools

Field monitoring

Education

MS in Environmental Science/Engineering/Toxicology/Public Health

BS + 3 years environmental experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSB in Kellogg, Idaho is seeking an Environmental Scientist, EIR to join our team. The role supports assessment, investigation, remediation, and risk management projects through sampling, data evaluation, and regulatory document preparation.

You will lead or contribute to field programs, coordinate with cross-office teams, and communicate with clients and agencies. A MS in related field or BS with experience is required; strong writing and analytical skills are essential.