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Environmental Scientist, Remediation

CTEH, Denver, Colorado, United States

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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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