Job Description
Job Title: Environmental Scientist (Entry Level)
Job Description We are seeking an environmental scientist to join our team in Miami. The selected candidate will be trained and mentored in various field responsibilities, including soil management oversight, well installation oversight, soil and groundwater sampling, and operation and maintenance of remediation systems. This role supports a variety of environmental projects, such as land redevelopment, electric utility, remediation, chemical/petroleum spill projects, and municipal solid waste landfill projects.
Responsibilities - Conduct site reconnaissance surveying using GIS software and hand-held devices
- Oversee monitoring well installation
- Conduct groundwater sampling
- Oversee advancement of soil borings
- Collect soil samples
- Conduct air monitoring
- Monitor gas vapor systems
- Maintain mechanical field equipment
- Perform construction quality assurance
- Prepare field notes and environmental sampling log documentation
- Perform equipment calibrations and maintain equipment calibration logs
Essential Skills - Hazwoper certification
- Environmental remediation experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a similar field
- Experience in groundwater sampling
- Experience in well installation
- Soil management experience
- Report writing skills
- Operation and maintenance of remediation systems
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
- Familiarity with mechanical systems used for environmental remediation
- Experience with electrical systems, pumps, blowers, motors, and air compressors
- Ability to learn and follow technical protocols and procedures
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods
- Ability to travel overnight for work and extended out-of-town fieldwork
- Strong communication skills, written documentation, attention to detail, and solid judgment
- Completion of (or ability to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
Work Environment
Initial projects are located in Hialeah and North Miami, with potential support needed in the tri-county area. The work environment includes an employee-friendly culture that aligns with employee ownership, and offers opportunities to work on challenging projects that directly impact the environment. Benefits include a competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, 401K, ESOP, Student Debt Employer Contribution Program, paid holidays, and PTO. The role may require working in adverse conditions and traveling overnight for extended fieldwork.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kendall,FL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Night shift,