Environmental Specialist 1

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Calera, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking an Environmental Specialist for a contract position in Calera, AL. The role requires a science or engineering degree with at least 15 semester hours of chemistry and experience with analytical methods and instrumentation.

You will perform complex chemical analyses, ensure regulatory compliance, and communicate results clearly. The job emphasizes safety, data interpretation, and collaboration with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Science (chemistry, biology, environmental science) or engineering degree with 15 chemistry hours.
• Experience with analytical reference methods and instrumentation preferred.
• Knowledge of EPA, ASTM, Standard Methods and reference standards.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and implement corrective actions for unsafe conditions.
• Conduct diverse chemical analyses using laboratory instrumentation.
• Write technical documents and analytical procedures; perform tests.
• Ensure methods comply with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Establish and evaluate analytical data and quality control.
• Prioritize and manage daily workloads; maintain instrument performance.
• Maintain communication with coworkers and customers.
• Support continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Analytical testing

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Science/Engineering degree + 15 chemistry hours

Tools

Gas chromatography (GC)

Laboratory instruments

Standard methods knowledge

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for an Environmental Specialist, with a Science (chemistry, biology, environmental science) or engineering degree with a minimum of 15 semester hours of chemistry, to fill a contract position in Calera, AL.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Work safely, identify and implement corrective actions for unsafe working conditions.
• Conduct diverse complex chemical analyses using a variety of laboratory instrumentations and analytical methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to write technical documents and analytical procedures and perform advanced analytical testing.
• Ensure analytical methods comply with regulatory and/or customer requirements.
• Establish and evaluate analytical data and process quality control.
• Prioritize and manage daily workloads.
• Maintain analytical instrument performances and monitor supply inventories for assigned methodologies.
• Consistently maintain attention to detail while performing all job duties.
• Maintain excellent lines of communication with co-workers and customers.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Science (chemistry, biology, environmental science) or engineering degree with a minimum of 15 semester hours of chemistry.
• Experience utilizing analytical reference methods and instrumentation to perform analyses is preferred.
• Experience with quality control requirements for analytical methods.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge in EPA, ASTM, Standard Methods and other reference standards and their application is required.
• Ability to use technical standard operating procedures to perform analyses.
• Ability to interface with a variety of internal/external work groups and customers.
• Demonstrated attention to detail is required.
• Ability to understand technical procedures to evaluate sample data.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation issues.

Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to produce high quality work in an efficient manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Customer focus with an enthusiastic, positive attitude.
• Initiative and flexibility as well as personal responsibility.
• Build positive relationships as a team player.
• Motivated self-starter with a willingness to learn.
• Preferred analytical experience working with gas chromatography (GC) instrumentation.

This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650