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Jr. Environmental Scientist

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Actalent

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Bartow

AI generated summary

  • You need a related degree, 1-year experience in remediation or assessment, valid FL driver's license, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training, strong communication skills, and ability for labor-intensive work.
  • You will support Emergency Response, Remediation, and environmental due diligence projects, spending 75% of your time in the field and 25% in the office.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or physical science
  • They must have at least a year of environmental remediation, site assessment, or emergency response experience.
  • Must be willing to perform labor-intensive responsibilities on emergency response projects
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License required
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with updates preferred
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn is a MUST
  • Understanding environmental regulations related to contaminated sites, drinking water, and related regulations
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
  • Understand standard methods for analyzing various chemical parameters including applicable procedures, detection limits, and quality assurance techniques
  • Proficient in the use of a computer to access, input, and review test data in spreadsheets, tables, graphs, and various software programs
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including clients, agency personnel, and the public, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be comfortable and physically able to perform the field duties of the job in an outdoor Florida environment and around hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

  • We are currently seeking several junior-level environmental Scientists to join our team in Bartow. You will support a variety of Emergency Response, Remediation, and environmental due diligence projects with a split of 75% field work and 25% office work. This role primarily focuses on Emergency Response projects.

FAQs

What percentage of the job involves field work versus office work?

The role involves approximately 75% field work and 25% office work.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a physical science is required, along with at least a year of environmental remediation, site assessment, or emergency response experience.

Is there a specific training required before starting this job?

Yes, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with updates is preferred.

What kind of work will this position focus on primarily?

This role primarily focuses on Emergency Response projects.

Is a valid driver’s license necessary for this position?

Yes, a valid Florida Driver’s License is required.

Will there be opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there is a strong focus on development and career advancement, including training opportunities for employees.

What is the work environment like?

The company has a family-oriented culture with a fun environment that recognizes performance and celebrates milestones like birthdays and anniversaries.

Are there opportunities to work with advanced technology in this role?

Yes, the company has an environmental drone reconnaissance division and offers a licensing/certification program which they would pay for.

What skills are important for this position?

Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment are essential.

Does the company promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, at Actalent, diversity and inclusion are integral to the company culture and they prioritize hiring diverse talent and maintaining an inclusive environment.

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Actalent

An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Human Resources
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5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent’s global footprint and flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent where and when you need it. We promote consultant engagement through professional development and provide experiences to ensure continuous learning. Our people are the difference. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.