Air/Field Scientist - Houston

Position Description

If you enjoy working outdoors and are up to the challenge Serco has the perfect opportunity for you!  This Air/Field Scientist collaborates with others in the laboratory and travels independently to remote locations to perform technical assessments of State, Local, and Tribal air monitoring stations.  Bring your drive to excel and collaborative skills to protect the environment and support the mission of the US EPA.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/transfer/maintain your Public Trust certification.

Serco serves as prime for EPA contract, implementing the OAQPS ambient air program out of the EPA Region 6 Houston Laboratory.  Our team delivers the EPA’s performance evaluation program for ambient air instrumentation, monitoring air quality for particulate, including PM2.5 and TSP-Pb, and criteria gas pollutants, including ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. 

Join our 5-10-member team of seasoned professionals, several supporting the EPA for more than 30 years!  Serco team works closely with the EPA to provide top quality support.  This opportunity is a great jump start into a career in environmental science!

As an Air/Field Scientist, you can expect to:

• Transport a 20-ft. trailer through the five-state region (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana) to remote ambient air monitoring stations
• Perform site visits using robust electronic instrumentation for collection of samples and analytical data
• Complete accurate reports documenting audits performed and program status
• Maintain recordkeeping, including electronic and hardcopy logs
• Perform internal quality assurance, including sampler collocation and line loss test
• Maintain and repair instrumentation, order parts, interface with vendors
• Coordinate visits with State, Local, and Tribal site operators
• Team with Serco, our EPA sponsor, and a national network of professionals to drive continuous quality improvement

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Qualifications

To be successful in this roll, you will have:          

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, etc.), including at least 24-hr scientific coursework
• Ability to travel and drive long distances
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Ability to pull and maneuver 20-ft. trailer
• Ability to repetitively lift sizable items up to 50-lb
• Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms
• Ability to perform precise measurements and operate analytical instrumentation
• Good mathematics skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Resilient, resourceful, can-do attitude, ability to ‘think on feet’
• Position is contingent upon Public Trust certification

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Enjoy outdoors and environment
• Experience and interest in troubleshooting and repairing electronic instrumentation

If you are interested in taking up the mission of the US EPA alongside our committed Serco team- then apply now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.