Env Scientist, EIR

About the Role

WSB is seeking an Environmental Scientist, EIR to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and risk management projects as a technical team member or project lead, as assigned.
• Plan, develop, implement, and monitor environmental sampling programs, monitoring activities, and pilot projects.
• Conduct or oversee environmental investigation and community outreach activities associated with the Bunker Hill Superfund Site in Northern Idaho.
• Conduct environmental site assessment and human health risk management activities for the Bunker Hill Superfund Site and other project locations.
• Prepare and review quality assurance project plans, data summary and evaluation reports, data validation reports, human health and ecological risk assessment and risk management reports, and other site-related technical documents.
• Direct, evaluate, and interpret environmental data analyses to determine whether risk-based standards are met and whether additional action is warranted.
• Perform data verification, validation, summarization, and analysis in accordance with applicable project requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across multiple offices.
• Communicate professionally with clients, regulatory agencies, tribal entities, public health agencies, and members of the public.
• Traverse job sites having uneven terrain and slopes and ascend/descend into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection occasionally.
• Move materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate equipment that requires fine motor skills.
• May remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education:
• MS degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Toxicology, Public Health, or a related science discipline.
• OR BS degree in one of these disciplines and 3+ years of relevant environmental consulting, site assessment, remediation, or risk assessment experience.
• Required Experience:
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong scientific/technical capabilities, along with organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with environmental monitoring techniques.
• Experience with the design of sampling programs incorporating GIS tools into environmental assessment, remediation, planning, or data management projects.
• Experience working with federal, state, and/or tribal environmental/public health agencies.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience with CERCLA and related federal and state regulations and guidance (e.g., USEPA RAGs, Idaho REM and Washington MTCA).
• Experience at hazardous waste sites (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, brownfields, UST/LUST) sites, particularly those located in the Pacific Northwest.
• Solid knowledge of data and statistical analysis (working knowledge of R or SAS or other statistical software).
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Software:
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).

Working Conditions/Schedule/Location

• Work is performed in both an office and field setting.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.