Staff Environmental Scientist/Certified Site Surveillance Technician

We have an immediate opening in our Irvine, California office for a Senior Staff Environmental Scientist with a CSST certification and hazardous materials/industrial hygiene experience (required). Duties will include:

1. Making frequent visits to project sites at the direction of the Project Manager.
2. Acquiring permits, and reviewing background data, site photos and aerial photographs.
3. Assist the Project Manager in the acquisition, documentation and dissemination of data related to all phases of environmental assessment/projects.  These activities will include, but not be limited to, performing site reconnaissance, asbestos and lead surveys, abatement monitoring, industrial hygiene evaluations.
4. Preparation of field data, photographic documentation, and quantification of hazardous materials.
5. Performing various assigned tasks such as coordinating and scheduling subcontractors, performing basic calculations, preparing field studies, and report writing under the direction of the Project Manager.
6. Perform assignments of limited scope and complexity, usually as a portion of broader assignments, in accordance with established company policies/procedures.
7. Conduct special assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related scientific field or technical field from an accredited institution is required (not a recent graduate).

Required Certifications:  Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or CAC & and Lead Inspector/Assessor/Project Monitor/Sampling Technician REQUIRED

Required Skills: 

1. At least two years of professional work experience performing most or all of the duties listed in the job description (at least under number 3)
2. Ability to perform fieldwork, data collection, evaluation, and technical writing skills.
3. Good written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills are required.
4. Ability to work collaboratively and with discretion.
5. Attention to detail, integrity, organization, communication, interpersonal, clerical, and computer skills.
6. Basic knowledge of computer software pertaining to environmental design.
7. Ability to carry out fieldwork at times in hazardous conditions because of climate isolation, topography, or means of transportation.
8. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Salary range: $75,000-85,000, depending on qualifications

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time; in-office, with possibility of one day remote/ hybrid schedule

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.