We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Specialist - Remediation. In this role, you will assist in supporting environmental remediation projects, conduct site assessments, and help implement remediation strategies under the guidance of senior team members. This position offers a great opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with limited experience who are passionate about environmental protection and remediation practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Environmental Site Assessments (ESA):
- Assist with conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
- Collect and prepare environmental samples (soil, groundwater, air) for analysis.
- Support data collection and documentation for project reports.
Remediation Support:
- Assist in developing and implementing remediation strategies, such as soil excavation, groundwater treatment, or other technologies.
- Help monitor remediation progress on-site and assist with site operations under supervision.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Help ensure that projects comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, and other permitting requirements.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports for regulatory purposes.
Data Entry and Reporting:
- Assist in analyzing and interpreting environmental data from site assessments and remediation activities.
- Help prepare technical reports, including sample results, field observations, and project updates.
Project Support:
- Support the project team with administrative tasks such as scheduling, organizing meetings, and maintaining project documentation.
- Assist in coordinating communication between team members, contractors, and clients.
Field Support:
- Provide field support during site assessments and remediation activities, including equipment setup, sample collection, and field measurements.
- Help ensure safety protocols are followed on site.
Continuous Learning:
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities to enhance technical knowledge and skills related to environmental remediation and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- No prior professional experience required. Internships or academic projects related to environmental science, geology, or civil engineering are a plus.
- Interest in environmental remediation practices and a willingness to learn.
Skills:
- Basic understanding of environmental regulations and remediation practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly in a hands-on setting.
Working Conditions
- Fieldwork, including sampling and site support, which may involve exposure to various weather conditions and work environments.
- Office work, including data entry, analysis, and report preparation.
- Occasional travel to project sites and client locations.
Under direct supervision, provides technical assistance for the collection, identification, and compiling of observational and spatial data concerning a variety of biological, physical, and earth sciences. Provides assistance for the implementation of processes relating to water supply, air emission, pollution control, and cultural impacts. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that assigned responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Under direct supervision, may conduct natural resource field surveys collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data. Under direct supervision, may collect and compile samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis. Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation. Assist with performing basic professional environmental science work relating to ecological systems, air, and water resources, assisting with verifying the characteristics of a site, and providing technical assistance on various environmental issues. Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and a field/work site notebook. Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific health and safety procedures. Complete training on assigned tasks. Participating in cross-training opportunities with other teams and disciplines within the company when needed. May write technical report sections with supervision to summarize research findings, field/work site notes, and software. Assist with maintaining tools, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting or reporting equipment malfunctions, and performing inventory control activities. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field. Familiarity with analytical methods, research techniques, and ecology and habitats. Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience. Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team, to meet business objectives. Basic proficiency with technical writing, Office software (e.g., Word, Excel), communication software (e.g., Teams), and other data collection devices (e.g., iPads). Prior experience with GIS software and GPS units is desirable. Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week. Due to occasional travel a valid driver’s license is required. Establishing Personal Capability: Developing Level Impacting Organizational Capability: Developing Level Developing Professional Capability: Developing Level The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly required to: Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms Talk or hear and communicate clearly Environmental Specialist that spend a majority of their time in field must: Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Environmental Specialist that spend a majority of time in office must: Be able to occasionally walk on uneven terrain up to two miles per day Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Field Staff - This position requires the individual work 40 or more hours per week with 60% of the time spent in the field and 40% in the office. Office Staff - This position requires the individual work 40+ hours per week with 85% of time spent in the office and 15% in the field.
