CTEH
Overview
An
Environmental Scientist, Remediation
participates in an emergency response and environmental remediation team to proficiently conduct environmental sampling and data collection. The Environmental Scientist may also be the primary CTEH contact for interactions. In performing such duties, an Environmental Scientist will conduct and may lead the data collection and investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the public. They will be able to understand and operate all environmental monitoring and sampling equipment used on emergency response and environmental remediation projects. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines, they may collect, synthesize, study, report, and act based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. The successful candidate will possess a high level of attention to detail, and will collect data in accordance with CTEH procedures and site-specific work plans, contribute to project deliverables, and provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager and/or Program Director. This role is subject to on-call for the emergency response team and frequent, unexpected travel for extended periods of time, as needed. This position will be located in the CTEH Golden, CO office and must be willing to commute to the office daily.
Job Type
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range
Salary Range:
$38,500 - $59,000 (commensurate with experience)
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client’s request
Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment appropriate for required project tasks
Gather and analyze samples from various sources of potential contamination
Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to the prescribed methods
Lead sampling teams in ER and remediation project scenarios collecting representative soil, water and/or air samples
Compile, review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature
Maintain compliance with the company’s environmental, health, and safety policies and all applicable client, state, federal, and local environmental rules, policies and regulations
Maintain a response bag with company-issued PPE and appropriate work clothing
Perform such other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or other related science
Three to five years of experience in a related field or CTEH Emergency Response projects 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 applications and comply with CTEH administrative duties (timesheets, expense reports, etc.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
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 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; and,
Ability to work overtime and on weekends
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The
physical demands
described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 entry 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
The
work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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; and
Frequent, extended travel
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An
Environmental Scientist, Remediation
participates in an emergency response and environmental remediation team to proficiently conduct environmental sampling and data collection. The Environmental Scientist may also be the primary CTEH contact for interactions. In performing such duties, an Environmental Scientist will conduct and may lead the data collection and investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the public. They will be able to understand and operate all environmental monitoring and sampling equipment used on emergency response and environmental remediation projects. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines, they may collect, synthesize, study, report, and act based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. The successful candidate will possess a high level of attention to detail, and will collect data in accordance with CTEH procedures and site-specific work plans, contribute to project deliverables, and provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager and/or Program Director. This role is subject to on-call for the emergency response team and frequent, unexpected travel for extended periods of time, as needed. This position will be located in the CTEH Golden, CO office and must be willing to commute to the office daily.
Job Type
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range
Salary Range:
$38,500 - $59,000 (commensurate with experience)
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client’s request
Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment appropriate for required project tasks
Gather and analyze samples from various sources of potential contamination
Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to the prescribed methods
Lead sampling teams in ER and remediation project scenarios collecting representative soil, water and/or air samples
Compile, review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature
Maintain compliance with the company’s environmental, health, and safety policies and all applicable client, state, federal, and local environmental rules, policies and regulations
Maintain a response bag with company-issued PPE and appropriate work clothing
Perform such other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or other related science
Three to five years of experience in a related field or CTEH Emergency Response projects 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 applications and comply with CTEH administrative duties (timesheets, expense reports, etc.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
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 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; and,
Ability to work overtime and on weekends
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The
physical demands
described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 entry 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
The
work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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; and
Frequent, extended travel
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