Environmental Staff Scientist-Geologist-Consultant

Staff Scientist

Berkley, Michigan

POSITION SUMMARY

PM Environmental, a Pinchin Company, is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our SIS team in one of our Berkley / Lansing / Grand Rapids, Michigan offices.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Staff Scientist is responsible for the following primary functions :

Project management and oversight of multiple projects. This includes the management of external communication with related stakeholders (clients, attorneys, state agencies, etc.

as well as internal communication with project managers across multiple department service lines.

• Occasional field work including oversight of subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, etc.), soil, groundwater, and soil gas sample collection, excavation / remediation oversight, lithology, etc.
• Maintain culture of safety by ensuring onsite personnel are adequately informed and prepared to conduct their assigned duties and comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop appropriate scope of work to assess Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and / or project specific objectives and associated cost estimates.
• Technical report preparation including, but not limited to : Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEAs), and Documentation of Due Care Compliance (DDCC) reports.
• Manage financial responsibilities including invoicing, record keeping, and contract management.
• Evaluate progress of assigned projects, helping to ensure that all steps and procedures are taken according to industry standards and PM standards.
• Conducting data evaluation and comparisons to appropriate cleanup criteria and / or screening levels.
• Provides administrative support for the Department Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, answering phone calls, determining project objectives / goals, research, client interface, AR follow-up, etc.
• Operates computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, Deltek Vision, Microsoft Office Suite, and other basic office support software .
• Follows, enforces, and maintains corporate policies and procedures.
• Occasional field work including oversight of subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, etc.), soil, groundwater, and soil gas sample collection, excavation / remediation oversight, lithology, etc.
• Other job duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience with the duties listed above.
• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Understanding of Michigan’s environmental regulations including Parts 201 and 213 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA).
• Experience with report writing, specifically Phase II ESAs, BEAs, and / or DDCCs.
• Experience with field sampling / methodology / techniques and industry standards is preferred.
• Ability to smoothly handle client / customer interactions in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in-person or remotely.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available for tri-state travel (day / overnight) on occasion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl .

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

COMPANY SUMMARY

PM Environmental, a Pinchin Company, has a company culture that encourages interaction by organizing company outings such as holiday meals and group charity participation.

We value our team and strive to maintain a positive, supportive, flexible, and transparent workplace that is reflected in the high-quality service we provide our clients.

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes PM Environmental, a Pinchin company, stand out from the crowd?

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Basic Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Schedules, Work Life Balance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time-off and holidays, Parental Leave

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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