Junior Staff Scientist - Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation Team (Blacksburg, VA, US, 24060)

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a full-time entry to junior-level Technician to join our Assessment and Remediation Team in the Southwest Virginia Office. We are looking for a motivated team player that will provide field and office support on petroleum cleanup sites, brownfield assessments, roadway expansion projects, and commercial real estate transaction due diligence tasks.

Job Duties

Responsibilities will include performing field activities (e.g., site visits, sampling, inspections) while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that will include hard hat, vest, gloves, steel-toed boots, and eye protection, and at times may require half-face or full-face respirators.  Additional responsibilities will include task management, analysis and interpretation of analytical results and field-collected data, working on assignments with project managers and fellow team members, and coordinating with various subject matter experts. The ability to handle multiple project assignments with deadlines utilizing oral and written communications skills are a must.

Primary activities will include preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; conduct soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling; logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations, and collection of representative subsurface media samples; oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities; and analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of summary reports, under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional.

Candidate will be expected to have or obtain asbestos and lead paint inspector certifications within 6-months of employment.

Project meetings, fieldwork, site visits, and professional development assignments may routinely require overnight stays throughout the region. It is estimated that this position will consist of approximately 40% office work and 60% fieldwork.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with data collection, presentation, reduction, and evaluation; and writing technical reports a must.   Candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced.
• Prior field experience and excellent writing skills a plus. 
• Ability to take initiative and resolve problems with a team building mentality.
• Ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with WSSI personnel at all levels.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles.  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Science (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, etc.), Environmental Engineering, similar engineering discipline, or other closely related field.
• Experience working with a team to plan and balance the workload of multiple projects or assignments.
• Experience in assisting with proposal support and development is a plus.
• HAZWOPER certification or similar vocational certifications and skill sets a plus.  
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Mapping (GIS, CAD, or similar software) experience a plus.

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview