Field Scientist
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General Responsibilities:
Role: Field Scientist
Location: Glendale Heights OR Lombard OR Chicago Downtown
Salary Range: $57,530.00 - $69,080.00
Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.Understand and practice quality acumen.Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.Developing level scientific professional responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.Conduct water, soil and other sampling.Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience.A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.Preferred Qualifications:Certification in field of expertise preferred.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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| Location | Glendale Heights, IL |
| Salary | $57,530–$69,080 Per Year |
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