Environmental Scientist

Environmental Works is hiring an Environmental Scientist in Kansas City, MO. The role involves planning and executing environmental sampling, troubleshooting systems, and documenting field activities. Candidates need a degree in Geology or Environmental Science, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. This full-time position requires significant fieldwork at remediation sites, with some weekend and holiday work expected.
Environmental Works Inc is seeking an Environmental Scientist in Kansas City, MO. The role involves planning and executing sampling and data collection for various environmental media, troubleshooting systems, and documenting field activities. Candidates should have a degree in Geology or Environmental Science, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. This full-time position requires fieldwork at remediation sites, with some weekend and holiday work expected.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Communicate with Project Manager, clients, field technicians, and vendors/subcontractors.
• Help plan sampling and data collection for air, vapor, soil, surface water, stormwater, groundwater, hazardous waste, non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), and wastewater for laboratory testing.
• Properly compile & review daily paperwork to document field activities (field logbook, soil/rock boring logs, well construction diagrams, etc. ).
• Aid in troubleshooting, operations, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic systems including pumps, remediation systems, and monitoring equipment.

Complete monitoring, remediation, and compliance activities, including but not limited to:
• Collection of environmental media for laboratory analysis. Media include soil, groundwater, surface water, vapor, air, stormwater and wastewater
• Overseeing planning for drilling operations, monitoring/recovery/injection well construction, and remedy construction
• Soil logging
• Operation and maintenance of groundwater pump and treat system and amendment injection system;
• Documentation, packaging, and shipping of environmental samples, proper management, characterization, and handling of waste (hazardous and non-hazardous).

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work in outdoor/field or office environment.
• Must be extremely reliable and have a curiosity for problem solving, possess a strong desire to learn and succeed, pay attention to detail, and maintain a high level of energy/engagement.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including being mechanically inclined and resourceful in diagnosing and correcting issues that arise in the field.
• Work well independently, is self-motivated, sets daily/weekly goals, is comfortable communicating with clients & subcontractors.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, maps, designs, and construction documents.
• Effective time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to interact with co-workers effectively, professionally, and positively, clients, vendors, the general public, and other business contacts.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
• This is a full-time position.
• The majority of this role will be executed in the field - you will be required to be out-of-office, on site at a large facility undergoing environmental remediation.
• Some weekend and holiday work required.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Undergraduate degree in Geology or Environmental Science or related field (chemistry, biology, etc.) is required.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• For insurability purposes, a valid Driver's License is required.
• Proficiency with standard applications in the Microsoft Office suite.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• One to five years of environmental consulting and remediation experience preferred.

Including but not limited to:
• Soil Sampling
• Groundwater Sampling
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and confined space certifications preferred.

SALARY RANGE:$55,000.00 To $65,000.00

BENEFITS
• Company Vehicle OR Vehicle Allowance
• 1600/3200* Deductible Health Insurance Plans Available
• 3200 includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k | Up to 4% Company Match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Life and AD&D

COMPANY PAID BENEFITS
• Short - Term Disability
• Long - Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

COST SAVINGS PROGRAMS
• SmithRX | Prescription Drug
• Valenz Health | Surgery and Imaging
• CancerCare
• Healthjoy | Care Navigation Platform

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career and Personal Development Resources and Training
• Boot Reimbursement
• Apparel Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Reimbursement

AND MORE

EEO: Environmental Works, Inc. is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with kindness and respect.