Staff Scientist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This a full-time, temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent.

Stone Environmental, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineer, Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist with a strong educational and work background in environmental investigation and remediation to be a member of our Environmental Assessment and Remediation team. The successful applicant will provide technical support for a variety of projects at hazardous waste and brownfield sites. The position involves travel for field work throughout Vermont. Occasional travel for projects outside Vermont may be required.

Requirements

Responsibilities

To be proficient at the role, the candidate will need to be able to perform a blend of field data collection, surveying, data management and analysis, equipment management, report writing, and technical research under the supervision of a senior technical lead and project manager.

Required Skills/Experience

To be considered for this position, the following skills are required:

• Legally able to work in the United States (proper documentation required);
• Personal organization and attention to detail;
• Troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude;
• The ability to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic setting;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks independently;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; and
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads (more than 50 lbs) and work in all weather conditions.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and/or AutoCAD;
• Experience in field investigation methods including collection of samples of environmental media (soil, groundwater, air) for environmental investigations;
• Geologic logging;
• Experience analyzing data, implementing field investigation work plans, and preparing reports and figures to support and communicate compelling conclusions; and
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER or the ability to be trained upon hire.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in geological or environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or closely related discipline.
• One to five years of relevant experience in one or more of the technical areas described above.
• A Master of Science can be used in substitution for two years of experience.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health insurance, 401k, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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