Environmental Scientist 1

This position is mainly field work and can be located north of Denver.

Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1:

• Conduct Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulatory compliance inspections on active construction and industrial sites. 
• Conduct Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and reclamation monitoring assessments on post-construction oil and gas sites.  
• Conduct stormwater sampling and related environmental field monitoring activities. 
• Use and maintain field equipment.  
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data within various regulatory compliance monitoring programs.  
• Analyze and interpret field inspection records and stormwater control measure maintenance items. 
• Coordinate and communicate with clients in preparation for and during site visits. 
• Effectively communicate, track, and balance project workloads with supervisor.  
• Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices. 
• Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from senior managers. 

What we're looking for:

• BS in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Watershed Science or another related field. 
• 0-3 years of experience with environmental field experience and data collection. 
• Excellent writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.  
• Ability to successfully multi-task and problem-solve while maintaining quality and managing your own time.   
• Valid driver's license and a good driving history required.   
• Experience conducting CDPHE or COGCC stormwater inspections, monitoring, and sampling preferred. 
• PEC SafeLand training, 40-hour HAZWOPER or similar safety related certification a plus. 
• Understanding of erosion, sediment, and stormwater control measures, as well as reclamation a plus.  
• Familiarity with Colorado Noxious Weed Species ID, quantitative/quantitative vegetation surveys and reclamation plan generation a plus 
• Light construction, or landscaping experience/hands-on skills a plus. 
• Oil and gas industry experience and knowledge of drilling and production equipment a plus. 
• Ability to load equipment in trucks and safely move drain covers.  
• Provide scheduled on-call support for weekend assignments and after-hours emergencies.  
• Willingness to work an adjusted work week which may include weekends.  
• Ability to travel to remote project sites. 
• Experience researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a Federal, State and Local level; including SPCC, NPDES & discharge permitting preferred. 
• Strong communication skills and collaborative work ethic.  
• Ability to pass drug & alcohol screening is required. 

Why you'll love working with us:

• Working with a strong team of engineers, scientists, and stormwater construction, maintenance, repair, and compliance experts.   
• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Other perks and incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Req ID: 11631

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