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An Environmental Scientist participates in an emergency response and environmental remediation team to conduct sampling and data collection. The Environmental Scientist may also act as the primary CTEH contact for interactions. In performing such duties, the Environmental Scientist will conduct and may lead data collection and investigations to identify, abate, or eliminate sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the public. The candidate must understand and operate all environmental monitoring and sampling equipment used on emergency response and environmental remediation projects, and use scientific knowledge to collect, synthesize, study, report, and act on data derived from air, food, soil, water, and other sources. The successful candidate will possess a high level of attention to detail, 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. Note: This position is on‑call for the emergency response team and requires frequent, unexpected travel for extended periods of time. It is located in the CTEH office in Golden, CO and requires daily commuting.
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
$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 supervisor
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
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 wear of a respirator
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail
High degree of personal initiative and responsibility for work assigned
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to work overtime and on weekends
Work Environment & Physical Demands Physical Demands
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
Reading effectively from a computer screen, sampling device, and/or a paper copy
Handling a large volume of work and performing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time
Driving noncommercial vehicles
Rarely working shifts of up to 24 hours in duration
Wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29 CFR 1910.120
Use of half‑face and full‑face air purifying respirator (APR) and supplied air respirators (SCBA) as required under 29 CFR 1910.134
Wear of partial or total encapsulating PPE
Work Environment
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 5,000 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
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Environmental Scientist, Remediation
role at
CTEH .
An Environmental Scientist participates in an emergency response and environmental remediation team to conduct sampling and data collection. The Environmental Scientist may also act as the primary CTEH contact for interactions. In performing such duties, the Environmental Scientist will conduct and may lead data collection and investigations to identify, abate, or eliminate sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the public. The candidate must understand and operate all environmental monitoring and sampling equipment used on emergency response and environmental remediation projects, and use scientific knowledge to collect, synthesize, study, report, and act on data derived from air, food, soil, water, and other sources. The successful candidate will possess a high level of attention to detail, 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. Note: This position is on‑call for the emergency response team and requires frequent, unexpected travel for extended periods of time. It is located in the CTEH office in Golden, CO and requires daily commuting.
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
$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 supervisor
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
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 wear of a respirator
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail
High degree of personal initiative and responsibility for work assigned
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to work overtime and on weekends
Work Environment & Physical Demands Physical Demands
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
Reading effectively from a computer screen, sampling device, and/or a paper copy
Handling a large volume of work and performing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time
Driving noncommercial vehicles
Rarely working shifts of up to 24 hours in duration
Wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29 CFR 1910.120
Use of half‑face and full‑face air purifying respirator (APR) and supplied air respirators (SCBA) as required under 29 CFR 1910.134
Wear of partial or total encapsulating PPE
Work Environment
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 5,000 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
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