Date Posted: 9/26/24 Job Description:
We have an excellent opportunity for an early career Environmental Scientist in our Barrigada, Guam office.
What you will do:
The early career Environmental Scientist will support field sampling tasks. Specific responsibilities include:
- Review field sampling plans with staff to address issues and concerns prior to performance of field activities.
- Coordinate laboratories for analysis.
- Develop field Quality Assurance/Quality Control measures and required documentation and field records based on the requirements for each project.
- Perform reviews of field documentation (i.e. Chain-of-Custodies).
- Coordinate testing services and facilitate communications between laboratory and field staff.
- Define and convey Quality Assurance/Quality Control issues (for both field and laboratory operations) directly to Project Manager.
- Assist in a wide range of projects which could include:
o Site investigations.
o Habitat assessments and management.
o Threatened and endangered species surveys.
o Ecological monitoring.
o Wetland and aquatic resources characterizations and assessments.
o Solid waste compliance.
o Stormwater compliance.
o Construction support compliance.
What we provide:
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships. This has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We also offer a fantastic benefits package!
What you will need:
- Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with field work, sampling, analysis plan, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and laboratory documentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in both the office and the field.
- Comfortability working in hot and humid conditions on challenging terrain with thick vegetation.
- Attention to detail in following safety plans, work plans, collecting data, and preparing reports.
- Ability to acquire access to military installations and have a valid driver’s license.
What We Offer
- 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Salary
- Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee wellness program
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a 100% employee owned, public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of government and industrial clients.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at hrrecruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Location: Barrigada,GU Employment Type: 40hr FT