Environmental Scientist
$40,000–$40,000 year
On-sitePoplar Bluff, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate with project managers, clients, and vendors to plan sampling and data collection for air, vapor, soil, surface water, groundwater, hazardous waste, and wastewater. Compile daily paperwork including field logs and drilling diagrams while troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems for remediation equipment. Oversee drilling operations, well construction, and soil logging, ensuring proper documentation, packaging, and shipping of environmental samples. Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and maintain groundwater pump and treat systems. Work independently in the field at a large remediation facility, requiring weekend and holiday availability. Full-time role with a valid driver's license and undergraduate degree in geology or environmental science required.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work in outdoor/field or office environment
- Must be extremely reliable
- Have a curiosity for problem solving
- Possess a strong desire to learn and succeed
- Pay attention to detail
- Maintain a high level of energy/engagement
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Be mechanically inclined
- Be resourceful in diagnosing and correcting issues that arise in the field
- Work well independently
- Be self-motivated
- Set daily/weekly goals
- Be comfortable communicating with clients & subcontractors
- Have effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Be able to read and interpret work plans, maps, designs, and construction documents
- Have effective time-management skills
- Be able to multi-task
- Maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment
- Be able to interact with co-workers effectively, professionally, and positively
- Clients, vendors, the general public, and other business contacts
- Undergraduate degree in Geology or Environmental Science or related field (chemistry, biology, etc.)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Have a valid Driver's License
- Proficiency with standard applications in the Microsoft Office suite
- Full-time position
- Be required to be out-of-office, on site at a large facility undergoing environmental remediation
- Some weekend and holiday work required
Desired Qualifications
- One to five years of environmental consulting and remediation experience
- Soil Sampling
- Groundwater Sampling
- 40-hour HAZWOPER and confined space certifications
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