Project Scientist- Environmental Compliance

Job Description

KOMAN Government Solutions, LLC is searching for a career minded Environmental Scientist to join our team operating out of Shalimar, FL.The Project Scientist will be responsible for supporting the team on environmental compliance projects to include a variety of facility/site assessments, soil/surface water/groundwater sampling, environmental management plan developments, permit renewals/applications, and environmental training.

WHY WORK HERE?

Competitive salary between $55k-$80k

Benefits selected start first of month after hire.

Robust benefit options: medical, vision, dental, additional life insurance, critical illness, additional hospitalization coverage, pet insurance, and identity theft offerings.

Company paid 1X salary life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability insurance.

Company match up to 4% on 401K

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Possess effective technical writing skills to include analytical reports, memorandums, e-mails and accurate descriptions of regulatory requirements.

Support Clean Water Act, Air Quality, and RCRA Project Plan preparation including Work Plans, health and safety plans, Quality Control Plans, Sampling and Analysis Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, Waste Management Plans.

The ability to demonstrate a proficiency with the Microsoft suite of programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Publisher, Adobe and other software applications as needed.

Create and complete necessary forms and checklists as directed by senior staff.

Conduct field sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, waste streams) and data collection under the supervision of senior scientists.

Compile and organize data gathered from fieldwork and laboratory analyses.

Analyze environmental data utilizing specialized equipment and techniques as directed by senior staff.

Prepare materials and equipment for field investigations and sampling events.

Maintain field forms and logbooks for sampling events, chains of custody for samples, and other related documentation; support sampling events; create data tables / prepare reports.

Occasionally and as directed by senior staff, the Project Scientist will be required to work independently in an often fast-paced environment.

Support equipment, materials, laboratory and subcontractor procurements in conjunction in accordance with the direction of senior staff.

Perform all work in such a manner as to support the efforts of KOMAN in obtaining favorable feedback/CPARS ratings from clients and project funding agencies.

Maintain updated knowledge regarding applicable project area state and federal regulations and Department of Defense guidelines to include but not limited to CERCLA, EPCRA, CAA, CWA, SDWA, and RCRA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or other related technical discipline.

2-5 years experience as an Environmental Scientist.

Experience working with environmental permit compliance (Stormwater, Air Quality, Drinking Water Quality, Hazardous and non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management, Spill Prevention).

Experience performing environmental compliance audits/inspections. Federal project experience is preferable but not required.

Regulatory compliance experience ( RCRA, TSCA, NPDES, CAA, CWA, etc.).

Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)

KGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Full-time