Remote Environmental Scientist, Phase I/Phase II Site Assessments

Summary

Join ERG as a full-time geologist or environmental scientist to support and lead projects related to Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in support of EPA’s Brownfields program. We offer a flexible work environment, including remote or hybrid options.

Requirements

• B.S. in geology or related degree
• 4-7 years of experience conducting and leading environmental sampling work for various environmental media (e.g. soil, groundwater, air)
• Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience writing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Reports
• Ability to travel once a month
• Experience with EPA’s Brownfields program

Responsibilities

• Support and lead site-specific Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Review historical records related to property, including land use history, ownership, and environmental records
• Conduct physical site inspections to observe current conditions
• Interview past and present property owners, neighbors, and workers to gather information about site operations involving wastes and chemicals
• Develop sampling plans and health and safety plans to collect soil, groundwater, and other samples for laboratory testing
• Coordinate with analytical testing to arrange for sample analysis
• Review results and prepare Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Reports

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits
• FSAs
• Generous 401k plan
• Profit sharing
• EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)