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:

• Making frequent visits to project sites at the direction of the Project Manager.
• Acquiring permits, and reviewing background data, site photos and aerial photographs.
• 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.
• Preparation of field data, photographic documentation, and quantification of hazardous materials.
• 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.
• Perform assignments of limited scope and complexity, usually as a portion of broader assignments, in accordance with established company policies/procedures.
• 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:

• 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)
• Ability to perform fieldwork, data collection, evaluation, and technical writing skills.
• Good written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with discretion.
• Attention to detail, integrity, organization, communication, interpersonal, clerical, and computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer software pertaining to environmental design.
• Ability to carry out fieldwork at times in hazardous conditions because of climate isolation, topography, or means of transportation.
• 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