Environmental Scientist - Environmental Site Assessment and

Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations: VA, Gainesville, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100, 20155

Requisition ID: 193209

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a full-time entry to junior-level Environmental Scientist to join our team in the Northern Virginia Office. We are looking for a motivated team player that will provide field and task support to the Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation Team.

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities will include performing field activities (e.g., site visits, sampling, inspections), task management, analysis and interpretation of analytical results and field-collected data, working on assignments with project managers and fellow team members, and coordinating with various subject matter experts. The ability to handle multiple project assignments with deadlines utilizing oral and written communications skills are a must.

Primary activities will include preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; conduct soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling; logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations, and collection of representative subsurface media samples; oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities; and analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of summary reports, under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional.

Project meetings, fieldwork, site visits, and professional development assignments will routinely require overnight stays throughout the region. It is estimated that this position will consist of approximately 40% office work and 60% fieldwork.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with data collection, presentation, reduction, and evaluation; and writing technical reports a must

Fieldwork experience

Excellent writing skills; candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced

Ability to take initiative and resolve problems with a team building mentality

Ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with WSSI personnel at all levels

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Science (e.g., Environmental, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Biology, etc.), Environmental Engineering, similar engineering discipline, or other closely related field

Experience working with a team to plan and balance the workload of multiple projects or assignments

Experience in assisting with proposal support and development is a plus

HAZWOPER certification or similar vocational certifications and skill sets a plus

Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Mapping (GIS, CAD, or similar software) experience a plus

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend

The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees

Charitable matching gift program

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on exchanging ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%