Job Overview
This Senior Scientist opportunity is for a flexible and self-motivated individual that is willing to learn and grow as part of a team while providing environmental and ecological risk assessment expertise to projects within the Sediment and Risk Assessment (SRA) and Remediation (REM) service lines at EHS Support. As a Senior Scientist, you will be joining a high-performance team of risk assessors, toxicologists, ecologists, scientists, and engineers that is focused on providing high-quality technical and strategic solutions to a variety of clients. Your primary responsibilities in the Senior Scientist position will include managing and leading multi-media environmental and ecological investigations for routine and complex scenarios under federal, state, and international programs. You will also be responsible for managing a team of talented professionals, cultivating client relationships, and providing mentorship to junior team members.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and manage routine to complex projects with strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
- Lead the design and implementation of environmental and ecological investigations conducted as part of remedial investigations, particularly contaminated sediment investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements under CERCLA, RCRA, or state programs.
- Lead design, conduct, and oversight of data analyses in support of investigation objectives.
- Lead preparation of high-quality technical deliverables and presentations for effective communication of investigation findings.
- Advocate for the technical findings and conclusions of investigations and negotiate with state and federal regulators.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging issues. Participate in technical conferences or work groups to advance novel approaches.
- Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards in investigation methodologies and reporting.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate investigations into broader environmental impact assessments and natural resource damage assessments (NRDA).
Specific Experience and Skills
- 12+ years of experience in consulting and environmental and ecological assessment for remedial investigation, with a strong track record of successful project outcomes and management.
- Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of regulations and guidance for remedial investigation and risk assessment under state and federal programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Education and Licenses