Environmental Air Scientist

Seeking an Environmental Air Scientist for scheduled and time-critical responses to site-related environmental issues, including disaster / emergency response, environmental investigations and remedial alternative analysis. With senior level oversight, they will develop and implement sampling / monitoring and data collection plans. Experience in the implementation of multi- media, multi-matrix sampling techniques is also required.

U.S. Citizenship Required

Location : Edison, NJ

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

This position requires a minimum of a B.S. Degree and 6 years.

Air sampling and monitoring experience required.

Knowledge of the calibration, maintenance, deployment, use and data collection for handheld, portable and transportable air sampling and monitoring devices.

Senior level oversight, develop and implement sampling / monitoring and data collection plans.

Experience in the implementation of multimedia, multi-matrix sampling techniques.

Collecting samples for field screening and / or laboratory analysis (soil, groundwater, and surface water).

Responding to releases of oil and hazardous materials and providing assessment and contractor oversight services.

Assist in environmental site assessments consistent with US EPA standards.

Manage analytical data (tabulation, QA / QC and evaluation of data).

Preparing plans / maps / boring logs,

Assisting with writing technical reports, work plans, etc.

Preferred Skills :

Field instrumentation. Knowledgeable in the use of various air monitoring and multi-media sampling instruments. Abilities include calibration of field instruments, implementation in field, and interpretation of results.

Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) 100-800. Completion of ICS courses a plus.

40-Hour HAZWOPER

Able to work in Levels C / B

Expected Outcomes :

Duties will include being readily available to respond at a moment's notice, and periodic field assignments nationwide.

Calibration and maintenance of a variety of multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment.

Document field activities and prepared daily and final reports.

In-field multimedia sampling.

Proficient in the writing of technical documents and plans.

Use level D-A PPE to make entries into potentially hazardous areas.

Technical and Operational Scope :

Exercises judgment on applicability of methods and approaches in use and determines best approaches to problem solving when standard procedures are inadequate.

Determines best method of data gathering, data base management, and analysis of data to achieve goals.

Consults with outside specialists to obtain most accurate and timely data possible while meeting project specifications and timetables.

Prepares reports on methods and procedures as part of overall project.

Maintain preparedness for immediate mobilization.

Produces quality samples and sampling techniques from which sound scientific data can be drawn into relevant and pertinent evaluation reports to the client's satisfaction.

Provides completed projects including draft and final reports within the established budget and schedule.

Provides accurate identification of specimens and / or sound ecological assessment and evaluations.

We fully invest in our people :

Weston provides a generous comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.

Paid time off including personal, holiday and parental leave.

Life and disability plans.

Critical illness and accident plans.

Work / Life flexibility.

Professional development opportunities

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