Regulatory Compliance Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations, assess risks, and design protection plans. You will prepare permit applications and technical documents, and support project teams with field sampling and data analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field with 3+ years of experience. Master’s degree is preferred; a valid driver’s license and field certification are required. On-site work in Arizona is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field; minimum 3 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and make recommendations for remediation design.
• Possibly assist senior scientists/engineers on larger projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test and collect data.
• Develop written proposals for clients for approval by senior professionals.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and prepare written reports.
• Participate in meetings with clients regarding projects/tasks.
• Oversee work by junior staff under supervision.

Skills

Site assessment

Field sampling

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
• May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
• Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Required Certification:
• Certification in field of expertise required.