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"For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you'renot just forging acareer,you'rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

This is a great opportunity for an early-career Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our organization. The position available is a remote/hybrid opportunity that, while requiring residency in our Northern Appalachia service area (West Virginia or eastern Ohio highly preferred, western Pennsylvania may be considered), will allow the employee to perform office tasks from a home office. Regular travel and fieldwork servicing our region is required, and overnight travel is intermittent. The employee will be supported in all aspects of an environmental and/or geologic assignment. It should be noted that, while this is a remote position, daily interaction with colleagues, the public, clients, and/or subcontractors will be normal; adaptability and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Remote work is not suitable for all personalities, and requires a high degree of organization, self-discipline, and awareness.
The annual compensation range for this role is $52,500 to $60,000, commensuratewith experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role,you'llbe comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Collecting field data in an organized and concise manner, consistent with corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans.

• Fieldwork activities, which will include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling, as well as maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations.

• Exercising considerable care in following directions and project control documents to ensure procedures are in accordance with regulatory guidance.

• Supervision of subcontractors in the field.

• Assisting in developing work plans; executing work plans at project sites and following field direction; asking for clarification and guidance where needed.

• Interpretation of data, technical writing/report preparation, and client interaction.

• Additional duties may be assigned, which may include occasional travel to locations all over the US.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.

This is a remote position, and will require daily interaction with colleagues, the public, clients, and/or subcontractors both in-person and virtually; adaptability and excellent communication skills are required.

While the remote work environment has opportunities for regular interactions with colleagues and others, the lack of formal office or constant in person engagement is not a work situation that is for everyone; please consider your personality type and work style prior to applying.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited institution.

• 1 to 5 years of applicable environmental consulting (or similar) experience.

• Valid Driver's License; reliable and consistent means of transportation; and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.

• Base knowledge of common field equipment is preferred, but ability to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment (such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, air monitoring equipment, and GPS location equipment) is required.

• Exhibit discretion and good judgment; always maintaining confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, attention to detail.

• Must be able to observe and record field events with care and accuracy.

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Onterris and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software.

• Ability to self-schedule, and the self-discipline to work without daily in-person supervision.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.

• This position can be physically demanding and with work environments/conditions requiring an individual to be capable of physical field duties. Assignments may entail large project areas, distance travel on foot, over various terrains and in adverse weather conditions.Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties, as verified through an annual physical examination.

• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, DOT, ANSI, etc.).

• GIS Certification/experience with CAD or ArcGIS.

• Knowledge of - and experience with - water, soil, and air testing; sampling and investigation techniques and procedures.

• Current OHSA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification 40, or current 8-hour refresher certificate; we provide ongoing OSHA training.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.