Environmental Scientist

A Hawaii-owned and operated consulting firm seeks a full-time Environmental Scientist for its Honolulu office.

The employee must possess the necessary knowledge, education, experience, physical abilities, and communication skills to perform the duties described below:

- Interpret and apply various federal and state regulations, rules, and guidance documents pertaining to environmental site investigations.

- Perform research at various government agencies for site-specific historical records supporting environmental site assessments.

- Assist in assessing environments for exposure to air pollution, lead-based paint, asbestos, and other hazardous materials.

- Assist with studies of potential health hazards to workers in areas of physical, chemical, and biological agents.

- Make appropriate measurements to determine the magnitude of exposure or nuisance to the worker and the public.

- Prepare various written, site-specific plans to detail project/program activities and/or specify contractor requirements.

- Collect multi-media samples in support of environmental compliance/investigation/remediation projects.

- Preserve/package environmental samples in accordance with the method-specific protocol and transport them to various environmental laboratories for chemical analyses.

- Evaluate and validate analytical data obtained from environmental laboratories.

- Prepare various written technical reports to communicate findings from research, field investigations, and data evaluation based on interpretation of federal, state, and county regulations, rules, and guidance documents.

- Prepare applicable drawings and figures using CAD, GIS, and/or other software.

- Assist with preparing design specifications for use in the construction bidding process.

- Obtain appropriate State and Federal hazardous materials planning and management certifications.

Skills/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or other physical science from a U.S.-accredited four-year college or university.

- Direct experience in activities described above is preferred.

- Proficient with PC and MS Office.

- Valid Hawaii driver's license, vehicle, and vehicle insurance

- Strong reading comprehension, technical writing skills, and verbal communication skills.

- Strong work ethic with a customer service-oriented attitude.

- Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills.

- Pass an occupational physical and drug screen.

- Able to work independently and in a team setting, organize/manage multiple priorities, and conduct problem analysis/resolution.

- Able to conduct site visits and collect data at a variety of locations, including residences, schools, construction sites, commercial/industrial facilities, secured government facilities, chemically-contaminated sites, and/or undeveloped or agricultural land with challenging topography, conditions, and climates.

- Able to collect samples from environmental media, including various building materials, ambient and indoor air, soil, groundwater, surface water, stormwater, and/or containerized hazardous materials.

- Able to obtain contractor-level clearance at secured government facilities, including DoD installations.

- Able to climb ladders and work on roofs.

- Able to lift and carry heavy objects (40 pounds).

- Able to wear personal protective equipment and work with hazardous materials.

- Must be able to interview in Honolulu.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience and/or certifications pertinent to the firm’s current and future projects. Responses will be sent to qualified candidates only.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

EnviroServices & Training Center, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.