We are looking for a junior-level Environmental Scientist/Geologist to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN serving both industrial and government clients. Typical duties include performing site investigations and various types of sampling, including low-flow groundwater sampling, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, and air sampling. The field work will be mixed with supporting in-office project teams including preparing tables and maps, evaluating chemical and geological data, and working side-by-side with other staff in making recommendations and preparing memoranda, reports, and proposals. This is a hybrid position. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in geoscience, environmental science, or related environmental science field is required. Postgraduate or additional degrees are considered a plus.
• 0-3 years of professional environmental consulting experience. Project experience to include carrying out Phase I ESAs (ASTM-compliant), Phase II Site Investigations, vapor intrusion assessments, RCRA and CERCLA investigations.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite and experience preparing technical reports, memos, response to comments tables, and diagrams. Must be a competent technical writer.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to pass background screening required to enter the Department of Defense (DoD) installations.
• Valid state driver license required.
• Attention to detail is required. The successful candidate must be able to observe, evaluate, and document site field conditions and communicate changes in field conditions to senior staff.
• Ability to analyze chemistry and environmental data is required.
• Ability to interface with clients, subcontractors, working groups, and internal customers required.
• Working knowledge of the conceptual site model process is preferred.
• The successful candidate will work as a problem solver, will have an interest and ability to work in a collaborative manner, and will have the flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to work during core and extended hours as required.
• Recent college graduates must demonstrate course work applicable to these job requirements by providing transcripts and writing samples.