Senior Environmental Scientist

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Job Description:

The ideal candidate is safe, responsible, competent, efficient, detail oriented, possessing a strong work ethic and strong job ownership. The Environmental Scientist Task Manager position is for a front-line task manager in charge of day to day operations for remediation sites located in the SF Bay Area and the Central Valley. Primary duties include coordination and logistics management with a field team of environmental scientists, engineers and geologists. The position requires a background and knowledge in environmental regulations and compliance. Daily responsibilities can include coordination with regulatory agencies, analytical laboratories, legal entities, environmental consulting organizations and subcontractors. The role entails report writing, safety plan generation, data entry, document control and QAQC of analytical data. Solid organization, problem solving, personnel management, and time management skills are required. The ability to prioritize and manage multiple independent and interdependent tasks is required. Proficiency with the MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat is required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs various field and office tasks requiring the application of basic scientific principles and fundamental theories.

Environmental regulation evaluation and compliance implementation

Safety program implementation and safety statistics monitoring

Scheduling, logistics and coordination of field team, client, regulators, labs and subcontractors

Hazardous waste management

Generating and updating standard operating procedures for each site

Interpreting analytical results and compile data into tables

Writing reports and work plans,

Support other projects as needed, and

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline is required

5 years of experience

Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and experience in environmental compliance. (i.e. NPDES Permits, POTW Permits, DTSC, RWQCB, DEH, and APCD)

Hazardous waste management experience

Strong proficiency with the following software packages is required (Adobe Acrobat, M.S. Word, M.S. Excel, M.S. Outlook, M.S. PowerPoint)

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

Strong time management and problem-solving skills

Strong ability to understand and comply with verbal and written instructions is required

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain notes and records

Ability to accurately and efficiently generate written work products

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range:

$33.89 – $59.33

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ.

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