Environmental Scientist job description

· Will independently evaluate and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform technical tasks, field tasks, studies, and analysis with ongoing review from project team management.
· Assists in preparing routine soil and groundwater reports and technical reports.
· Review field reports prepared by staff specialists; provides technical guidance to field personnel.
· Collects data in complex field situations without supervision.
· Prepares estimates and assist in preparation of large-scale proposals.
· Calculates and manages project budgets for the Project Manager.
· Organizes field work and assigns tasks to staff specialists and technicians.
· Contacts vendors; researches literature and regulatory requirements.
· As member of a design team, or in support of more senior staff, prepare plans and specifications
· Field activities include evaluating soil borings, groundwater monitoring well installations and collecting soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment samples, as well as documenting field activities.
· Will subcontract and oversee remediation contractors and collect data from soil and groundwater remediation systems.
· May also assist the Project Manager in monitoring project performance and budgets to assure quality product and timeliness to meet client expectations.