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Johnson Service Group

Environmental Specialist 1

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What they do

An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.

$80,876 / year median in Alabama

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for a degreed Environmental Specialist to fill a contract position in an environmental test lab in Calera, AL.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Environmental Laboratory provides analytical services used for regulatory compliance, contract specification verification, and asset protection. This position supports sample receiving and customer sample kit preparation, helping ensure samples are properly received and processed to meet customer expectations across various sample categories. Routine responsibilities include cleaning sample containers, performing room inspections, building customer sample kits, and receiving samples. This position may also provide support for other lab areas, as needed. Primary Job Responsibilities Work safely and identify, report, and support corrective actions for unsafe working conditions. Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while performing all job duties. Prepare customer sample kits and maintain a clean, ready supply of transformer oil syringes. Receive transformer oil samples submitted to the laboratory. Assist QC project managers with sample receipt, as needed (e.g., checking pH, labeling samples). Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and co-workers. Support timely, accurate, and cost-effective laboratory services by coordinating with employees, management, and customers, as needed. Follow established quality control processes to support the integrity and effectiveness of the lab's quality management system. Job Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor's degree (chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field) with a minimum of 15 semester hours of chemistry is preferred. Experience with quality control requirements for analytical methods is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated attention to detail is required. Ability to develop relationships with a variety of internal/external work groups and customers. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand technical procedures. Ability to detect problems and work with others to solve. Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines. Computer Skills - Microsoft Office suite with accurate and efficient typing (keyboarding) skills. Understanding OSHA laboratory safety requirements of 29 CFR 1910. Supplemental worker will be required to have the following PPE to perform job duties: safety glasses, disposable nitrile gloves, lab coat. Behavioral Attributes Customer focus. Ability to produce high quality work in an efficient manner. Self-motivated with high degree of initiative and personal responsibility. Build positive relationships as a team player. This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary. JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650