What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist - Investigation and Remediation position at KLJ?
Job Details
Description
KLJ is seeking a motivated Environmental Specialist to help support environmental investigation and remediation projects for both public and private entities. In this role, you will conduct a variety of field and office related tasks under the direction of senior environmental staff members.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Description
KLJ is seeking a motivated Environmental Specialist to help support environmental investigation and remediation projects for both public and private entities. In this role, you will conduct a variety of field and office related tasks under the direction of senior environmental staff members.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for due diligence purposes
- Support large scale construction monitoring/site cleanup projects for regulatory compliance
- Perform asbestos and regulated waste surveys for bridges and residential, commercial, or industrial properties
- Collect soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and other media during environmental investigation and cleanup activities
- Evaluate and interpret field results and analytical data
- Provide environmental oversight and documentation of proper waste/media management and disposal activities
- Complete Limited Site Investigations and Remedial Investigations for potential petroleum releases
- Prepare technical reports and other deliverables
- Utilize effective written and oral communication to interact with clients, contractors, and team members on a regular basis
- Contribute to meetings with project stakeholders or clients
- Understand federal, state, and local environmental regulatory policies and monitor changes to environmental laws, regulations and guidelines
- Understand and follow scope of services, project schedules and budgets
- Conduct and lead field investigations and remediation projects
- Accurately document environmental activities and incorporate pertinent information into draft reports, permits, and other deliverables
- Four-year degree in geology, engineering or an environmental-related field
- Two to six years of relevant post education professional experience that includes investigation and remediation work with a minimum of one year conducting construction monitoring, site remediation cleanup implementation activities
- Familiar with field and sample collection methods and procedures
- Previous experience in soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and asbestos sampling
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
- Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask and work well in a team environment.
- Interest in environmental investigation and remediation and a willingness to learn
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)
- Must ensure compliance with KLJ safety and quality standards
- Willingness to travel on occasions and work flexible hours as needed
- Previous experience using GPS units and ArcGIS software
- Previous experience preparing investigation and remediation proposals and technical reports
- Knowledge and experience with Minnesota environmental regulations including MPCA, MDH, and MnDOT guidance documents
- 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
- Minnesota Asbestos Inspector certification
- Minnesota Asbestos Supervisor certification
