Environmental Scientist

SUMMARY:

The Environmental Scientist (Soil Science Focus) is a supporting role (entry to mid-level) for residuals and biosolids land application projects. The role includes independent fieldwork at agricultural and wastewater sites, frequent communication with farmers and regulators, and development of permit application packages and reports. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented individual, with excellent verbal and problem-solving skills. The individual must also demonstrate excellent organizational and writing skills, with an ability to meet client deadlines in a team environment. We are seeking an individual who shares our five core values: Accountability Matters, People Matter, Integrity Matters, Learning Matters, and Excellence Matters.

REPORTS TO: CEO

PRINCIPAL TASKS:

●   Takes direction from project manager to support with biosolids and residuals land application programs, including coordination of products to farm sites based on cropping patterns and nutrient needs.

●   Engages with local farmers, fostering existing relationships with farmers and identifying new farm sites suitable for beneficial use of biosolids and residual products.

●  Understands cropping patterns and crop nutrient needs and uses proprietary software (Material Manager™) to develop and/or review agronomic rates for biosolids land application to meet regulatory requirements.

●  Routinely engages with regulators, clients, peers, and other professionals at the direction of Project Manager(s) and or supervisor.

●  Participates in agricultural / biosolids professional organizations to keep abreast of potential changes to BMPs, practices, and/or regulations. 

Regulatory Compliance:

●  Supports in the preparation of written reports and regulatory forms for submittal to regulatory agencies and clients.

●   Collects environmental samples including soil samples and biosolids/residuals sampling as required.

●   Supports environmental regulatory reporting, permitting, and data analysis.

●  Conducts field surveys to determine qualifiable land for biosolids farm qualifications, development of conservation plans, and nutrient balance calculations.

●   Researches and applies principles of environmental science and engineering, adapts and modifies techniques and approaches.

●   Updates job knowledge by tracking regulatory programs and standards.

Project Management:

●   Supports project manager with project budgets and regulatory deadlines, identifying short-term and long-range challenges and risks, identifying and evaluating options to meet milestones.

●    Prepares project reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends, presenting information at internal and/or client meetings.

●   Participates in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations including presentations.

●    Occasional overnight travel is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

●    Valid Driver’s License

●    EIT, CPSS, TSP, or Conservation Planner preferred

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

● Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Soil Science or equivalent.

●    At least 3 years’ experience in consulting in the fields of environmental, engineering and science preferred.

●    Experience with field investigations, sample collection, data collection, management and analysis.

●    Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

●    Experience with state and/or federal permitting, regulatory review and interpretation preferred, but not required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Material Matters (MM) is a highly respected environmental consulting firm specializing in expertise with biosolids and residuals processing/management/use, wastewater treatment, data management, and regulations. Our mission is to enable our clients to accomplish innovative management solutions for their biosolids and residuals programs by providing leading edge, integrated professional services. MM is based in Elizabethtown, PA. We offer competitive benefits including health, disability, and 401k plan. 

MM 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.

Keywords: residuals, biosolids, marketing, market assessment, environment, environmental science, wastewater, consulting.