Environmental Scientist
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Entry-Level Environmental Field Scientist responsible for environmental assessments ensuring compliance regulations. Conducting inspections and fieldwork while evaluating risks at various operational sites.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate: Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage; Universal waste and e-waste management; Stormwater and wastewater systems; Spill prevention and control measures; Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance; Solid waste management and recycling streams; Chemical storage; Material storage and management.
- Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms for environmental risks.
- Review facility documentation including: Hazardous waste manifests; Emergency response plans; Spill logs and incident reports; Inspection checklists; Training records; Environmental permits; Environmental records; Equipment records; Environmental performance data.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms.
- Propose corrective actions to address compliance gaps.
- Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.).
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
- 0-3+ years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments.
- Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials).
- Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently in field settings.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision plan options.
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401k plan.
- Paid time-off and holidays.
- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
- Other perks and incentives.
- Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
- 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
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