Baton Rouge, LA

(POTENTIALLY REMOTE) Environmental Scientist II

(POTENTIALLY REMOTE) Environmental Scientist II

(POTENTIALLY REMOTE) Our Client is seeking to place an Environmental Scientist II to join their Technical Team and support Environmental Projects for Federal Clients in Baton Rouge, LA.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Work with Project Managers and Field Team Leaders to conduct fieldwork: soil/groundwater sample collection, drilling of soil borings, installation of monitoring wells at federal facilities.
• Document field activities (record, compile and complete field data via logbook and electronically).
• Conduct Phase I’s / II’s and document findings within reports.
• Support technical and pricing teams in proposal preparation.
• Develop and review project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare Planning Documents and Reports for environmental projects including Preliminary Assessments / Site Inspections, Remedial Investigations / Feasibility Studies, site investigations, site characterizations, and remediation projects.
• Research and analyze technical data and draft technical reports.
• Successfully complete all required safety training.
• Support equipment repair, calibration, and maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College or university degree of Bachelor of Science or equivalent or higher degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an Environmental Scientist supporting environmental, natural resources, and remediation projects for federal clients.
• Possess 3+ years of experience with Federal Projects in Environmental Compliance, Environmental Remediation, and Natural Resources with proven ability to develop technical reports in accordance with Federal and State regulations and guidelines.
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experience is desired.
• Knowledge of current regional and national initiatives relative to Environmental Compliance.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, National Historic Preservation Act, the Sikes Act, and similar laws).
• Experience with analyzing field data and making recommendations based on the analysis of the data.
• In-depth understanding of development of work plans and reports for environmental projects. • Must be able to balance multiple concurrent projects simultaneously.
• Current HAZWOPER 40-hour training/8-hour refresher; ability to pass HazMat physical.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Microsoft PC applications; WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness/ability to travel.

About the Client:

Client Company was established in 1986 and is a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Over the past 30+ years the company has grown through acquisition and through the hard work of a staff that believes in our Core Values. Since 2007, the company has managed 115 federal government contracts with a total of 552 individual task order projects for a total contract value of over $94.5 million dollars for clients such as the General Service Administration, the US Army Corps of Engineers in 10 Districts, the US Coast Guard, the US Air Force, the US Army National Guard, the US Geological Survey, the US Navy, the National Park Service and FEMA. The company is growing, and their federal and commercial contract portfolio reflects that growth. They are building on a foundation of success by selecting the finest people to complement that growth.

The client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity