
Environmental Scientist
- Bartow, FL
- $25.00-31.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct fieldwork using hand augers and various tools to obtain soil, sediment, water, waste, and wastewater samples.
- Perform tasks outdoors under diverse climatic conditions and work around hazardous materials.
- Engage in environmental site investigation and remediation work, including soil and groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion investigation, remedial investigation, design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Maintain test equipment and work area, ensuring cleanliness and functionality, including equipment modification and calibration.
- Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical remediation systems and monitoring systems.
- Conduct environmental sampling and document field activities in field notebooks and field graphics, including groundwater sampling logs, well completion logs, and soil logs.
- Oversee the work of subcontractors such as construction and water well contractors, laboratories, and others.
- Prepare comprehensive reports based on field notes, laboratory report interpretations, and other data, including source removal and site assessment.
- Proficiency in water sampling and environmental science.
- Experience in environmental site assessment and remediation.
- Knowledge of Hazwoper regulations and groundwater management.
- Ability to write detailed reports and handle hazardous waste and materials.
- Skills in soil sampling and environmental site assessments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related physical science.
- 4-7 years of experience with environmental site assessments, remediation, and/or emergency response.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Availability for some overnight travel within Florida.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Understanding of environmental regulations related to contaminated sites and drinking water.
- Proficiency in using computers for data access, input, and review in spreadsheets, tables, graphs, and software programs.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, agency personnel, and the public.
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)