ICF
Environmental Risk Assessor - EPA Superfund Focus (ESAT)
ICF, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Responsibilities
Lead preparation and review of human health (HHRA) and ecological risk assessments (ERA) under the EPA Superfund program (CERCLA) and other regulatory frameworks in accordance with EPA guidance and protocols. Design and oversee exposure assessments, toxicity evaluations, and risk characterization for complex contaminated sites. Develop and evaluate Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) integrating fate and transport, exposure pathways, and receptor identification. Conduct and manage screening-level and baseline risk assessments following EPA guidance (e.g., Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund [RAGS], Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund [ERAGS]). Perform quantitative risk calculations using EPA-approved tools and models (e.g., PRG Calculator, RAGS, EcoSSL). Collaborate with multidisciplinary remedial investigation (RI / FS) teams, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, chemists, engineers, and biologists to support risk-based decision-making. Prepare technical reports, risk characterization summaries, and decision documents in accordance with EPA regional expectations. Interface with EPA project managers, state regulators, and community stakeholders. Support remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and risk communication efforts. Ensure compliance with CERCLA, RCRA, and other applicable environmental regulations. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Biology, Ecology, Public Health, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting HHRA and ERA at complex EPA Superfund sites (e.g., mining, sediment, groundwater plumes, or industrial facilities). Strong knowledge of EPA risk assessment guidance and tools, including RAGS, ERA process, and regional risk frameworks. Excellent technical writing and communication skills. Experience with GIS, statistical analysis, and environmental modeling is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to accurately and effectively express results of analyses to technical and non-technical audiences, sometimes in stressful and contentious settings. Team player with demonstrated task and project management skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements. Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property. Preferred Certifications
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification. Risk assessment certifications (e.g., DABT, REM) #ESAT #Indeed #LI-CC1
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Lead preparation and review of human health (HHRA) and ecological risk assessments (ERA) under the EPA Superfund program (CERCLA) and other regulatory frameworks in accordance with EPA guidance and protocols. Design and oversee exposure assessments, toxicity evaluations, and risk characterization for complex contaminated sites. Develop and evaluate Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) integrating fate and transport, exposure pathways, and receptor identification. Conduct and manage screening-level and baseline risk assessments following EPA guidance (e.g., Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund [RAGS], Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund [ERAGS]). Perform quantitative risk calculations using EPA-approved tools and models (e.g., PRG Calculator, RAGS, EcoSSL). Collaborate with multidisciplinary remedial investigation (RI / FS) teams, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, chemists, engineers, and biologists to support risk-based decision-making. Prepare technical reports, risk characterization summaries, and decision documents in accordance with EPA regional expectations. Interface with EPA project managers, state regulators, and community stakeholders. Support remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and risk communication efforts. Ensure compliance with CERCLA, RCRA, and other applicable environmental regulations. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Biology, Ecology, Public Health, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting HHRA and ERA at complex EPA Superfund sites (e.g., mining, sediment, groundwater plumes, or industrial facilities). Strong knowledge of EPA risk assessment guidance and tools, including RAGS, ERA process, and regional risk frameworks. Excellent technical writing and communication skills. Experience with GIS, statistical analysis, and environmental modeling is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to accurately and effectively express results of analyses to technical and non-technical audiences, sometimes in stressful and contentious settings. Team player with demonstrated task and project management skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements. Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property. Preferred Certifications
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification. Risk assessment certifications (e.g., DABT, REM) #ESAT #Indeed #LI-CC1
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