Apply on Employer Site

CTEH · 10 hours ago

Junior Environmental Scientist

Jackson, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

CTEH is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to join their emergency response team. The role involves conducting environmental sampling and data collection, identifying and eliminating sources of pollutants, and applying scientific methodologies for risk assessments. The successful candidate must be available for extended travel and emergency response as needed.

Environmental Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client’s request

Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment appropriate for an emergency response

Gather and analyze samples from various sources of potential contamination

Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to the prescribed methods

Compile, review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature; and

Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 within first three weeks of hire date

Possession of DISA & TWIC clearances within 3 months of hire date

Completion of all CTEH designated safety requirements within first month of hire date; and

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HAZWOPER certificationEnvironmental samplingData analysisBachelor's degree in scienceAdvanced computer skillsFollow directionsWork overtimeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsWork independently

Required

Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client's request

Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment appropriate for an emergency response

Gather and analyze samples from various sources of potential contamination

Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to the prescribed methods

Compile, review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature

Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 within first three weeks of hire date

Possession of DISA & TWIC clearances within 3 months of hire date

Completion of all CTEH designated safety requirements within first month of hire date

Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology or other related science

One to Three years of experience in a related field may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform is a must

The ability to learn various software and complying with CTEH administrative duties (time sheets/expense reports)

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Ability to respond in a timely manner to all communications from his/her supervisor

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Ability to complete HAZWOPER certification

Ability to obtain and maintain DISA clearance

Ability to obtain TWIC clearance

Current driver's license

Ability to obtain a passport

Completion of all job specific OSHA training

Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including the wear of a respirator

Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail being critical

Possess a high degree of personal initiative and responsibility for work assigned

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Ability to work overtime and on weekends

Sitting, standing, and walking

Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day

Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling

Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary

Keyboarding/typing

Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy

Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time

Ability to drive noncommercial vehicles

Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration

Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site Junior at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120

Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134

Wear partially or totally encapsulating personal protective equipment

Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response

Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration

Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment

May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level

May work on land, sea or air

May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards

Frequent, extended travel