Senior Scientist - Associate Project Manager (Environmental Remediation)

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 that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The Senior Environmental Scientist / Associate Project Manager supports low- to high-complexity, multi-media, multi-contaminant remediation projects. This role is responsible for planning and executing field activities, evaluating laboratory and field data, and preparing technical deliverables under the direction of a Project Manager or Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). Work may be performed independently or as part of a project team; in team settings, this role provides technical direction and oversight.

The position includes responsibility for meeting project objectives related to scope, schedule, and budget, training and mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients, Project Managers, and LSRPs, including participation in technical discussions with the NJDEP.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare remedial investigation and action reports primarily in an office setting, while overseeing complex field investigations and remediation activities as required
• Design and implement remedial activities under the direction of a Project Manager/LSRP
• Provide sound technical recommendations and support to Project Managers/LSRPs
• Prepare NJDEP regulatory deliverables, including PARs, SIRs, RIRs, RAWs, RARs, and soil and groundwater permit applications
• Establish and adhere to project goals, schedules, and budgets
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior staff
• Coordinate with subcontractors to enhance investigation and remediation methodologies and sampling techniques
• Support Project Managers/LSRPs in NJDEP technical meetings

• 4-year college degree in geology, biology, environmental science or similar science degree and experience in complex, multi-media investigation and remediation with an environmental consulting firm in NJ
• Well versed in NJDEP’s Technical Guidance Documents and Technical Requirements for Site Remediation
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Flexible to work outside of normal business hours as required
• 40-hr OSHA training
• NJ Subsurface Evaluator/UST Closure License
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

 Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licenses are desirable
• A master’s degree in one of the above listed fields is a plus
• Experienced with due diligence requirements and commercial and industrial property transactional requirements

 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 $75,000.00 - $95,000,00. 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. 

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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