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Graduate Environmental Scientist Job
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Job Description
Requisition Number
: URS53619
Interest Category
: Environmental/Sciences
Interest Sub Category
: Environmental Sciences
Job Title
: Graduate Environmental Scientist
Employment Category/Status
: full-time
Type of Position
: Regular Hire
Country
: U.S.State: Illinois
City
: Chicago
Minimum Requirements
: B.S. in scientific discipline in one of the following: environmental science, water technology, chemistry, or geology or similar.Must have valid drivers license.Must have working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access Database and EnviroData (specialty software).Must be proficient in speaking and writing the English language due to extensive report writing.
Job Description:
This is a combination job which serves a quality control (QC) function and a field sampling position. You will work in the data quality management (DQM) group. The DQM group works with all project managers (PMs) who perform environmental investigations. You will assess the usability of the analytical data received from subcontractor laboratories (task is called validation) using set EPA standards. You will learn the validation processes and apply them to reviews of analytical chemistry reports from many different subcontractor labs. You will learn chemistry & technical specifications related to the environmental testing industry. You may also participate in project initiation meetings to guide PMs on test methods, QC procedures, and laboratories. You will be expected to deliver reports on assigned projects on-time and with a high degree of accuracy. You will also perform field sampling assignments when required to learn secondary skills related to environmental consulting as to aid in a better understanding of validation specifications. Field assignments include groundwater sampling, soil sampling, sediment sampling, water level measurements, field chemistry testing, or any other field task required by the office. Training will be given for all field assignments. You must be detailed-oriented and focused. In the office setting, you will perform primarily computer work (report writing and database management). Field assignments also require attention to details, note-taking as well as physical labor. Field assignments may last a few days or several months.The candidate will learn report writing skills and environmental sampling (various media). There will be extensive document reviews and evaluations. Growth in both areas will span a period of 2-3 years.Projects for this office include ASTM Phase II, Superfund RI/FS, Remedial Action/Corrective Measures Studies, RCRA RFI, Illinois SRP, Indiana brownfield, etc.The candidate will report to an Environmental Scientist who will serve as Supervisor. The candidate will work with many URS Project Managers who perform field investigations and collect samples for environmental testing. Some projects are also from other URS offices; you will perform work for other offices as directed by your supervisor.The candidate will be taught the correct URS format and language for technical and validation reports. For field assignments, candidate will be trained accordingly. There is standard format and other requirements for field documentation also.Candidate will have ample opportunity to learn the URS environmental consulting business, work with very professional, respected individuals who are impacting the local (IL and IN) environmental industry. The position is entry-level so the individual can grow into management or other technical staff positions within URS. URS also has a wide network of offices across the US and world.Individuals who like database management functions will do well in this position.
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Job Description
Requisition Number
: URS53619
Interest Category
: Environmental/Sciences
Interest Sub Category
: Environmental Sciences
Job Title
: Graduate Environmental Scientist
Employment Category/Status
: full-time
Type of Position
: Regular Hire
Country
: U.S.State: Illinois
City
: Chicago
Minimum Requirements
: B.S. in scientific discipline in one of the following: environmental science, water technology, chemistry, or geology or similar.Must have valid drivers license.Must have working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access Database and EnviroData (specialty software).Must be proficient in speaking and writing the English language due to extensive report writing.
Job Description:
This is a combination job which serves a quality control (QC) function and a field sampling position. You will work in the data quality management (DQM) group. The DQM group works with all project managers (PMs) who perform environmental investigations. You will assess the usability of the analytical data received from subcontractor laboratories (task is called validation) using set EPA standards. You will learn the validation processes and apply them to reviews of analytical chemistry reports from many different subcontractor labs. You will learn chemistry & technical specifications related to the environmental testing industry. You may also participate in project initiation meetings to guide PMs on test methods, QC procedures, and laboratories. You will be expected to deliver reports on assigned projects on-time and with a high degree of accuracy. You will also perform field sampling assignments when required to learn secondary skills related to environmental consulting as to aid in a better understanding of validation specifications. Field assignments include groundwater sampling, soil sampling, sediment sampling, water level measurements, field chemistry testing, or any other field task required by the office. Training will be given for all field assignments. You must be detailed-oriented and focused. In the office setting, you will perform primarily computer work (report writing and database management). Field assignments also require attention to details, note-taking as well as physical labor. Field assignments may last a few days or several months.The candidate will learn report writing skills and environmental sampling (various media). There will be extensive document reviews and evaluations. Growth in both areas will span a period of 2-3 years.Projects for this office include ASTM Phase II, Superfund RI/FS, Remedial Action/Corrective Measures Studies, RCRA RFI, Illinois SRP, Indiana brownfield, etc.The candidate will report to an Environmental Scientist who will serve as Supervisor. The candidate will work with many URS Project Managers who perform field investigations and collect samples for environmental testing. Some projects are also from other URS offices; you will perform work for other offices as directed by your supervisor.The candidate will be taught the correct URS format and language for technical and validation reports. For field assignments, candidate will be trained accordingly. There is standard format and other requirements for field documentation also.Candidate will have ample opportunity to learn the URS environmental consulting business, work with very professional, respected individuals who are impacting the local (IL and IN) environmental industry. The position is entry-level so the individual can grow into management or other technical staff positions within URS. URS also has a wide network of offices across the US and world.Individuals who like database management functions will do well in this position.
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