Public Health Environmental Scientist - Hazardous Sites

ICF International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an Environmental Health Scientist to join our SPHERE team, supporting CDC and ATSDR with environmental data evaluation and public health impact assessments at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and permitted facilities. The role is on-site at the CDC Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, GA.

You will analyze sampling data, ensure quality, translate findings into clear recommendations, and contribute to health assessments and technical memoranda for federal, state, and local partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental science or closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years evaluating environmental contamination, hazardous waste sites, or facilities.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain Federal security clearance; travel for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental sampling and site investigation data for uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and controlled facilities.
• Evaluate environmental data for quality assurance, completeness, usability, and relevance to health decisions.
• Assess site-specific public health implications of identified hazardous substances, including exposure potential.
• Develop technically sound responses and recommendations for health consultations requested by federal, state, and local agencies and the public.
• Assist with development, review, and revision of public health assessments, health consultations, and related documents.
• Evaluate proposed site investigation and remedial approaches from an environmental health perspective.
• Synthesize environmental, exposure, and health information into tables, figures, presentations, reports, and client-ready narratives.
• Participate in technical assistance site visits, project meetings, and public meetings.

Skills

Environmental science

Site investigation

Data quality

GIS

Data visualization

MS Office

Public health communications

Education

Master's degree in environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Statistical analysis tools

Data visualization tools

Fate and transport modelling tools

Job description

ICF seeks an Environmental Health Scientist to join our SPHERE team, supporting CDC and ATSDR with environmental data evaluation and public health impact assessments at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and permitted facilities. The role is on-site at the CDC Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, GA.

You will analyze sampling data, ensure quality, translate findings into clear recommendations, and contribute to health assessments and technical memoranda for federal, state, and local partners.