Environmental Scientist II

Cherokee Nation Businesses is seeking an Environmental Scientist II in Savannah, GA. The role involves assisting clients with environmental remediation and compliance tasks, conducting field sampling, preparing compliance plans, and maintaining project deadlines. Candidates should have a B.S. in an environmental discipline, 6+ years of relevant experience, and knowledge of environmental regulations. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K. Salary starts at $80,000.
Job Description

Environmental Scientist II

Assist clients with a multitude of environmental remediation and compliance task orders through use of technical expertise and background in the environmental field. Coordinate with the project team and clients to execute field work, technical review of documents, and prepare plans to ensure environmental compliance for the federal government.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Environmental Scientist II: $80,000.00+

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Environmental Scientist II Responsibilities Include:
• Performs periodic routine field sampling & analysis (soil, sediment, water, hazardous waste).
• Performs field surveys of stormwater infrastructure through use of GPS equipment.
• Performs sample preparation & collection, and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Maintains detailed field logbook entries for all field work activities.
• Perform reviews, updates, and development of environmental compliance plans (ECPs), baseline surveys, technical memorandums, project reports, and other relevant documents.
• Maintain task order deadlines for deliverables, as assigned by the PM or Task Order Lead.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Environmental Scientist II Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
• B.S. in environmental discipline, and M.S. Chemistry and/or Environmental Science preferred.
• Related field experience of 6+ years in private consulting and/or state/federal agencies.
• Requires 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations training and 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course.
• Understanding of state/federal environmental regulations.
• Ability to develop field schedule and timelines for conducting field activities.
• Perform laboratory QA/QC, chemical data interpretation, data reduction.
• Thorough understanding of environmental sampling procedures & protocols.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft (Excel, Access & Word) for reports and databases.
• Basic understanding of hydrogeology and geology.
• Possess basic math & statistical skills.
• Possess technical writing skills and analytical reasoning ability
• Understanding of GIS (ArcMap) and ability to understand, utilize, and prepare maps.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols and ability to maintain relevant certifications and trainings.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:
• Environmental compliance
• Field sampling and analysis
• Remediation
• HAZWOPER certification
• GIS and ArcMap

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