Environmental Scientist - Due Diligence

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.  We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

The projects that an Environmental Scientist works on will include low to high complexity, multi-media, multi-contaminant remediations. The Environmental Scientist is responsible for planning and implementing field activities, evaluating laboratory data and measurements collected during field work and preparing technical documents under the direction of a Project Manager/LSRP. These duties are performed individually or as part of a team. They are responsible for establishing and adhering to project goals, timeframes and budgets. The Environmental Scientist will also communicate with clients and provide support to Project Managers/LSRPs in technical meetings NJDEP.

This role may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions in hot climates, requiring work in elevated areas with fall protection equipment. Expect environments that might be noisy, needing hearing protection, and at times, requiring high levels of personal protective equipment. A complete physical examination by an occupational physician will be conducted to ensure the ability to wear negative pressure air purifying respirators and impermeable protective suits as needed for the role.

Job Responsibilities

• The scientist will be in the field approximately 60% of the time working at commercial and industrial sites and 40% in the office preparing reports and remedial documents
• Will work under the direction of a Project Manager/LSRP to design and implement remedial activities
• Coordinate and implement field activities including the installation of soil borings, overburden and bedrock monitoring wells and the collection of soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion investigation samples
• Interprets data and lab results and prepares technical reports including NJDEP PAR, SIR, RIR, RAW, RAR and soil and groundwater permit applications and due diligence related documents
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors

• 4-year college degree in geology, biology, environmental science or similar science degree and 2+ years of experience in complex, multi-media investigation and remediation with an environmental consulting firm in NJ; a master’s degree in one of the above listed fields is a plus
• Well versed in NJDEP’s Technical Guidance Documents and Technical Requirements for Site Remediation
• Experienced with due diligence requirements and commercial and industrial property transactional requirements
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience communicating with project stakeholders including clients and regulators
• Experience in leading teams and training and mentoring junior staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Flexible to work outside of normal business hours as required
• 40-hr OSHA training
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

 Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licenses (NJ Subsurface Evaluator/UST Closure License/LSRP) are desirable

 Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Most duties performed on feet.
• Able to carry equipment, as much as 30lbs unassisted.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $65,000- $80,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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