Project Environmental Data Specialist

Sanborn, Head & Associates is seeking a Project Environmental Data Specialist with 3-5 years of experience in environmental data management. The role involves managing analytical data, coordinating with team members, and ensuring compliance with project objectives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with data management software. The position is based in Boston, MA, with potential for remote work within traveling distance from an office.
About the position

The Project Environmental Data Specialist at Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. is a full-time position that requires a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative individual with 3-5 years of experience in environmental data management. This role is integral to the Data Management & Visualization (DM&V) team, where the specialist will work closely with engineers and scientists on various environmental development and solid waste projects. The position is dynamic and fast-paced, offering opportunities to engage in challenging assignments, contribute to project outcomes, and interact with project collaborators. The specialist will manage field and laboratory analytical data in accordance with project-specific work plans, quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), sampling and analysis plans (SAPs), and regulatory permits and standards. In this role, the specialist will coordinate with DM&V team members, project staff, and analytical laboratories, providing task management oversight. They will review field data and laboratory reports for quality and compliance with project objectives, ensuring consistency with historical data. The specialist will utilize data management and analytical software, such as EQuIS™, to manage data in the project database, retrieve, analyze, and present environmental data. Additionally, they will assist in the preparation of QAPPs, SAPs, and data management portions of reports and work plans, supporting various site development projects, environmental investigations, remediation projects, and solid waste projects. The position is based in Bedford, NH; Boston, MA; or Philadelphia, PA, with the potential for remote work within traveling distance from an office. The work schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible daily hours, and candidates must reside in the United States. The role offers a competitive wage and bonus package, along with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing the importance of the overall experience for the candidate.

Responsibilities
• Manage field and laboratory analytical data in accordance with project specific work plans, quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), sampling and analysis plans (SAPs), and/or regulatory permits and standards.
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• Coordinate with and provide task management oversight to DM&V team members, project staff, and analytical laboratories.
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• Review field data and laboratory reports for quality, compliance with project objectives, and consistency with historical data.
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• Work with data management/analytical software to manage data in the project database (EQuIS™), and retrieve, analyze, and present environmental data.
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• Prepare or assist in the preparation of QAPPs, SAPs, and data management portions of reports and work plans.
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• Support fast-paced site development projects, environmental investigations, remediation projects, and solid waste projects.

Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in environmental chemistry, environmental science, geology, engineering, or another closely related STEM field.
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• 3 to 5 years of experience in environmental data management.
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• Experience with data management software (e.g., EQuIS™, USEPA Scribe).
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• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
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• Practical experience with programming languages (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.
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• Familiarity with environmental regulations is required.
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• Strong attention to detail is required.
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• A problem-solving mindset is a must.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods is a plus.

Benefits
• Competitive wage and bonus package.
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• Comprehensive benefits package.
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• Flexible working hours.