What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at Expedite Talent Solutions?
Company Description
Expedite Talent Solutions is a minority- and woman-owned firm specializing in agile staffing, project outsourcing, and professional services across the Healthcare, Commercial, and Public Sectors. With over 10,000 successful placements and a 97% retention rate, we pride ourselves on precision and speed, often filling positions within 7 days. Our tailored solutions are scalable, aligned with client needs, and designed to drive business outcomes. Our core divisions include Healthcare Solutions, Commercial Solutions, and Public Sector Solutions, ensuring expert support across industries. At Expedite, we are committed to delivering results that align with regulatory and cultural objectives.
Title- Environmental Scientist 1
Location- Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (Hybrid)
Duration till 06/27/2027 with possibility of extension
Shift hrs- 8 am-4.30 pm (M-F)
Description
The position will primarily be responsible for collecting chemical and biological samples of surface waters and performing sanitary surveys of public water systems.
We are seeking a candidate who has practices excellent customer service and can effectively communicate with a diverse internal and external customer base. Preferred candidates will possess strong time management, and organizational skills. The position requires fieldwork in rural areas, construction sites, and in all weather conditions, and frequent day travel. Preferred bachelor’s degrees include environmental science, biology, chemistry, wildlife biology, or related. Preference may be given to candidates with a background in chemical sampling, macrobenthic invertebrate sampling and identification, and laboratory analyses and procedures of water samples.
General Responsibilities Include:
· Collecting chemical, bacteriological and biological samples of surface waters for analysis to assess stream health.
· Conduct sanitary surveys of community and non-community public water systems to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards.
· Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for public water system operators, landowners, and local stakeholders, providing guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance.
· Travel regularly to monitoring sites and public water systems across a 17-county service area using a state-provided vehicle.
· Accurately document field findings, maintain organized records, and input data into digital systems.
· Participate in occasional investigations related to illegal discharges, surface water quality concerns, or public water drinking water complaints.
· Collaborate with internal regulatory teams, consultants, water system operators, elected officials, and members of the public to resolve issues and support environmental goals.