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LAN Associates
Environmental Scientist/Field Manager
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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.
$77,532 / year median in New Jersey
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview LAN Associates Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc., ("LAN") is a mid-sized, multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist/Field Manager to join our team with a great opportunity to advance into a Project Manager. In this exciting role, you will manage field activities and conduct site inspections at a variety of facilities, collect samples, compile information, analyze data, and prepare reports. This is a great opportunity for an experienced environmental field technician looking to advance their career and manage their own fieldwork while working with a close-knit team of environmental professionals. LAN Associates employs over 135 architects, engineers, surveyors, managers, environmental professionals, construction professionals and support staff in three states. The firm has more than 60 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of projects. LAN offers a competitive salary and a premiere benefits package.
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years' of environmental Site Remediation experience
- Bachelor's degree in sciences, engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experienced with NJDEP, NYSDEC, and other state/federal regulatory requirements is a MUST
- Knowledge of NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual needed
- Understanding of the NJDEP Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) is a MUST
- Understanding of NJ Licenses Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) responsibilities
- PA/SI & Phase I/Phase II inspections and report writing experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at a time
- Experienced with environmental soil, groundwater, and air sampling
- Ability to be a team player, while also being an independent worker with minimal supervision
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Proficient in
Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Experience:
- Soil and GW borings, logs, well installations
- Technical writeups of fieldwork, PA/Phase I and SI to incorporate into reports along with data table preparation and figures
- Data analysis for compliance averaging and establishment of alternate remediation standards
- Experience with fate and transport analysis to support CEA's
- Experience with Indoor Air Quality sampling
- 40-hour
HAZWOPER , NJDEP
Subsurface Evaluator, and UST trainingPrimary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and conduct field sampling and prepare associated documentation. This may include soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, indoor air, and/or bulk sampling.
- Prepare tables summarizing field sampling results and compare them to applicable standards.
- Research federal and state environmental regulatory requirements.
- Draft memos documenting field work and research.
- Draft reports in general conformance with NJDEP, NYSDEC, and/or other state and federal regulations and requirements.