Job Description:

If you're looking for a place to kick-start your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic employee-owned firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! As a Staff Environmental Scientist in our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in Knoxville, TN, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position include:

- Plan and perform field work, including surface water, wastewater, groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, and air sampling;

- Conduct biological and ecological resource studies including wildlife habitat assessments, listed threatened and endangered species assessments, native and invasive plant vegetation surveys, and wetland mitigation monitoring;

- Conduct environmental inspections for compliance with permit conditions including NPDES stormwater compliance, wetlands permits, navigable waters permits, and other state and federal environmental regulations;

- Assist clients to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations;

- Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;

- Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings; and

- Support government projects that may require DOD/DOE clearance.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec's culture.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

- Training: This position requires health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.

- Fieldwork: Up to 60%

- Overnight travel: Up to 60%

Your success is our success. We encourage our employees to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources (e.g., fisheries, biology, ecology etc.), environmental engineering, or environmental management disciplines. (required)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

- In order to comply with government contract requirements and associated clearance requirements for this position, U.S. Citizenship is required.

- Current DOD/DOE clearance or ability to obtain DOD/DOE clearance. (required)

- Prior experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)

- Training or experience in wetland delineations. (preferred)

- Experience with field data collection and field data reporting. (preferred)

- Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)

- Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting:

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting: .

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