Environmental Scientist 5

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Job Description:

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects for the Environmental Services Group. This candidate will primarily assist with regulatory compliance efforts for federal, state, and local environmental projects in CDM Smith’s portfolio.  

 

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  

• With general direction, supports site investigations and basic to high complexity analysis and interpretation of site data relevant to human health risk assessments (HHRAs) and ecological risk assessments (ERAs). 
• Supports human health and ecological risk teams and contributes to the process of project tasks, including development of data quality objectives (DQOs), Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), and sampling and analysis plans (SAPs). 
• With general direction, supports planning for and preparation of conceptual site exposure models (CSEMs), Human Health Risk Assessments (HHRAs), Screening Level Ecological Risk Assessments (SLERAs), and Baseline Ecological Risk Assessments (BERAs) of basic to high complexity. 
• Collaborates with scientists, geologists, engineers, and toxicologists to provide advice and expertise on the selected project approach, and to implement the approved approach (e.g., investigation, remediation, etc.). 
• On oversight projects, provides technical evaluation of responsible party’s project documents and supports technical meetings with clients and responsible parties. 
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff and mentors them for future growth within the discipline and firm. 
• Collaborates with sales staff to support proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). 
• Contributes to firm's technical knowledge by developing white papers on emerging environmental issues. 
• Attends and presents at conferences, symposia, and other scientific venues to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff. 
• Performs other duties as required. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Expert Knowledge of standard field protocols for their respective discipline.
• Expert knowledge of scientific methods and processes.
• Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expert knowledge of regulations (federal, state, and local) governing environmental review and project implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline with professional scientist registration/certification OR Master's degree in Science or related discipline.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Amount of Travel Required: 10% or less EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $90,438.00 Pay Range Max: USD $149,219.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position