Staff Environmental Consultant

Citadel EHS is hiring a Staff Environmental Consultant in Walnut Creek, CA, to support various projects requiring experience in Phase I and II Environmental Assessments. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to travel within California. The role offers some work-from-home flexibility. Citadel EHS is an employee-owned consulting firm focused on environmental health and safety services.
Citadel EHS seeks a staff-level environmental engineer, geologist, or scientist to assist with a diverse set of projects from a growing client base. The successful candidate is expected to work in Citadel’s Walnut Creek Office but will be considered for our Grass Valley office. Travel throughout California or Western US should be anticipated. The Candidate should possess some experience conducting and writing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Investigations reports, performing tasks related to the collection of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater samples, operating and maintaining soil and groundwater sampling and monitoring equipment, supporting the project manager with preparing and managing a variety of work reports and plans including Work Plans, Soil Management Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Risk-Based Assessments, Conceptual Site Models and other similar documents.

The Candidate should have well-developed computer skills, as well as written and interpersonal communication skills. Requirements of this position include strong organizational abilities and strict attention to detail; Willingness to travel, work limited nights and weekends as projects require; climb ladders, carry equipment, manage, and oversee construction sites; and be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. The ideal candidate will possess two to four years of progressive experience, with some work-from-home flexibility.

About Citadel EHS

Citadel EHS is an employee-owned, Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability consulting firm, with offices throughout California. We offer a wide range of services including engineering and environmental services, industrial hygiene services (IH assessments, indoor air quality assessments, and microbial growth investigations), asbestos and lead surveys and monitoring, safety/training, IR thermography, environmental compliance, air emissions, sustainable practices, energy audits, staff outsourcing, and litigation support. We provide services to large institutional clients including the largest companies in the world.

Citadel EHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are interested in this job posting, or any job posting you see on our website's career postings please send your resume to: Shannon Mateik at smateik@citadelehs.com

Skills/Qualifications:
• BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related disciplines and/or relevant experience;
• Minimum two years of related experience;
• Direct experience performing Phase I ESA Site Walks and writing Phase I reports (required);
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification desired;
• Current holder of an EiT or GiT certificate, or ability to obtain within one year of employment desired;
• On track for licensure as a Professional Engineer, Geologist, Hazardous Materials Manager, or other relevant professional certification;
• Meets the definition of “Environmental Professional” under AAI;
• Self-starter and responsiveness is a must;
• Working knowledge of construction management, reading, and working from blueprints (desired); MS Office, Word, and Excel and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required;
• You should possess good organizational skills and time management practices;
• Limited travel including overnight stays may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 43 per week

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonus

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Overtime

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• related: 2 years (Required)
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
• EiT or GiT (Required)
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
• Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Required)

Work Location: In person