Environmental Scientist I: Hands-on Field & Lab Learning

Jobless; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobless in Hawaii seeks an Environmental Scientist I to support remediation, waste management, and industrial cleaning initiatives. You will work under senior staff, gaining hands-on experience in monitoring, assessment, and regulatory compliance on environmental projects.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and delivering compliant environmental solutions with a growing proficiency in environmental science and engineering principles. Opportunity for growth in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills.
• Team contributor with leadership development potential.
• Experience with regulatory compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regulation & Compliance: learn and apply EPA/HDOH regulations and permits.
• Document audits and inspections required by permits, with senior oversight.
• Assist hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and report drafting.
• Waste Inventory & Sampling: take inventories and collect lab samples per protocol.
• Field testing such as pH and water quality under supervision.
• Waste Characterization: prepare waste profiles and disposal documentation.
• Waste Pickups & Transportation: prepare instructions and accompany crews.
• Waste Operations: assist receiving, storage, and shipment tracking.
• Environmental Monitoring & Assessment: learn site assessments and data interpretation.
• Project Management: assist in scope, scheduling, and closure reports.
• Customer Relations: communicate with customers professionally on projects.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: navigate scope changes with guidance.
• Leadership & Team Building: identify improvement opportunities and mentor peers.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Project coordination

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Related fields: Chemistry, Biology, Engineering

Job description

Jobless in Hawaii seeks an Environmental Scientist I to support remediation, waste management, and industrial cleaning initiatives. You will work under senior staff, gaining hands-on experience in monitoring, assessment, and regulatory compliance on environmental projects.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and delivering compliant environmental solutions with a growing proficiency in environmental science and engineering principles. Opportunity for growth in a collaborative team.