Environmental Scientist I

Job Description
Timmons Group is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist I to join ourEnvironmental Risk and Remediation Grouplocated in ourRichmond, VAoffice location.The Environmental Scientist I is responsible for preparing any of a combination of ASTM standard due diligence assessments (Phase I/Phase II), Brownfield investigations, state and federal NEPA documents, and other deliverables thatmeet internal and external client expectations, under the tutelage and direction of senior managers and/or the group leader. Completes industry standard documents in compliance with applicable state and/or federal environmental regulations.
This individual must be highly motivated, a self-starter, flexible, detail-oriented, enjoy interactingwith employees and clients;
willing to work at a dynamic pace to complete tasks and meet deadlines;
And share a commitment to our firm’s vision, mission, and shared values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to, the following:
Reliably collects and interprets data following established industry and regulatory standards.
De-briefs clients and senior staff on investigative findings and contributes to discussions that propose recommendations.
Acts independently, using professional judgement, to direct, monitor, andcomplete assigned projects.
Actively coordinates project tasks with senior managers and clients.
Ensures the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks.
Proactively identifies technical, schedule and/or financial issues and seeks resolution from the Project Manager and/or the client, as appropriate to the situation
Communicates independently on technical matters with the client when directed by senior managers.
Interprets resource data including but not limited to soil surveys, aerial photographs, mapping, field classification of soil properties and/or the potential presence of subsurface contamination or other environmental infractions.
Travels out of town or overnight as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Requirementsof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
Must have media sampling experience in multiple formats.
Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technicalliterature and engineering plans.
Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills and be able to apply professionalknowledge to deriving solutions of both routine and non-routine tasks as related to engineering activities.
Must have strong field skills, capable and willing to perform tasks in all types of weather inoften demanding outdoor conditions and terrain.
Must be capable of acting as an independent contributor by successfully completing/directingtasks and delivering technically sound reports and products.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with excellent time managementskills to ensure deadlines are met.
Is expected to develop project management skills through assigned project assignments,
GIS skills preferred but not required.
Education and/or Experience
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, withcoursework in Environmental Science or related field(s)and/or equivalent work experience
Three or more years of environmental experience required.
Current registration as a Professional Soil Scientist, Registered Environmental Manager, Industrial Hygienist, or ProfessionalGeologist is preferred.