Staff Scientist

ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc., ACC, has an opportunity for an experienced Staff Scientist with a minimum of 2-years of experience in writing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). In this position, the successful candidate will read, analyze and interpret general business and environmental documents, provide technical support for Project Managers, perform Phase I ESA’s according to standards of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). Work includes: conducting site reconnaissance for Phase I ESA’s, conducting research for Phase I ESA and/or other environmental reports, marking sites for drilling, soil and groundwater sampling, indoor air quality sampling, data interpretation and preparing technical documents.

Candidates should be energetic, interested in initiating and coordinating projects. Familiarity with computer operations (Windows& Mac), Microsoft Office and basic drafting programs is mandatory.

The Staff Scientist will spend the their time in-house and at projects sites throughout the greater California area and occasionally throughout Washington and Oregon as orientation, training and experience allows.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of previous work experience performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
• 40-hour HAZWOP certification
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, regulatory agencies, field operations, technical staff and subcontractors
• Competent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong written and organizational abilities and strict attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Willing to travel, work evenings and weekends as projects require
• Be in good physical health and able to wear respiratory and other personal protective equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, navigate crawl spaces, lift/carry equipment (generally up to 50 lbs), stand for long periods oftime.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Benefits:
ACC provides a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees that includes:

• Eligibility to participate in the company Employee Stock Ownership Program for qualifying individuals.
• Group Medical Insurance
• HSA Contributions to qualifying plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays Per Year
• Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development funds for professional license fees, memberships, training and seminars