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Environmental Scientist

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$69K - $91K/yr

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis in our Lenexa, KS office to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks ...

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Environmental Scientist

APTIM

Lenexa, KS • On-site

$69K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Overview:
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis in our Lenexa, KS office to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of national retail client programs. This position will support environmental permitting, RCRA and state hazardous waste compliance, non-RCRA waste, regulated waste, hazardous materials management, spill prevention, aboveground storage tank compliance, DOT compliance, environmental reporting, and related data management activities.
The successful candidate will have a background or interest in environmental compliance, regulatory research, field data collection, site assessments, and quality assurance/quality control review of environmental documentation. The candidate will also have excellent communication skills to support interaction with client personnel, facility/store management, suppliers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
This position will primarily be in an office-based environment but will also require travel to retail client facilities to conduct environmental compliance reviews, site visits, inspections, audits, photographic documentation, operational evaluations, and/or gather related data to support permitting, reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Executing and managing various work scopes while meeting project schedules and budgets.
  • Working independently and as part of a project team and being able to adjust to changing conditions.
  • Conducting environmental regulatory research and applicability reviews. Supporting preparation of environmental permits, plans, reports, regulatory submissions, and client deliverables.
  • Supporting RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, regulated waste, hazardous materials, SPCC, AST, DOT, and related environmental compliance programs.
  • Conducting retail client facility site visits to collect environmental compliance information and document site conditions.
  • Performing environmental compliance inspections, facility walkthroughs, audits, and site assessments related to hazardous waste, hazardous materials, stormwater, aboveground storage tanks, spill prevention, and other environmental requirements.
  • Gathering field data, photographs, operational information, and site observations to support permitting, reporting, compliance evaluations, and corrective action recommendations.
  • Interfacing with client personnel at corporate, regional, facility, and store levels.
  • Communicating with regulatory agencies, as needed.
  • Preparing site visit summaries, inspection reports, data tables, and environmental compliance documentation under the guidance of senior technical staff.
  • Managing environmental compliance data in spreadsheets, client systems, SharePoint, and other project tools.
  • Performing quality assurance/quality control reviews of environmental documentation, site information, reports, and regulatory submittals.
  • Managing time effectively to ensure quality work products are prepared to meet project deadlines.
  • Applying knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard environmental compliance situations.
  • Following defined processes explicitly while also identifying and accommodating new or changing scenarios and supporting development of processes for new activities.
  • Traveling to client locations throughout the United States, including occasional overnight travel, to support APTIM's retail client site visit needs.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, a core science such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology, engineering, or a related area required.
  • Related work experience of 0-2 years. Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have strong organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills required.
  • Must have demonstrated strength and proficiency with Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, Teams, Outlook, and the ability to learn other software applications.
  • Ability to conduct regulatory research and summarize findings clearly and accurately. Ability to work independently while following established project procedures and quality expectations.
  • May be asked to work in the field and travel to complete work for APTIM's retail client facility site visits.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations.
  • Experience or coursework related to RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, regulated waste, hazardous materials, spill prevention, aboveground storage tanks, stormwater, DOT, or environmental permitting.
  • Prior internship, consulting, field assessment, facility inspection, audit, or environmental compliance experience.
  • Experience supporting retail, commercial, industrial, or multi-site client programs.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to retail client facilities at regional locations or nationwide, if needed, to conduct environmental compliance reviews, site assessments, inspections, and related project support activities.
  • Experience preparing technical summaries, compliance documentation, inspection notes, data tables, or client-ready environmental deliverables.
  • Experience using SharePoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, client databases, environmental management systems, or other data management tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $27.88- $29.81 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM Envir and Infra, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Company paid and optional Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
    • APTIM 401(k) Guide
    • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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