Environmental Consultant
J.S. Held

The Company

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The Team And Job Summary

We are seeking an entry level Environmental Consultant to join our Pacific Northwest environmental consulting team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team in the Seattle Washington area. The current position is full-time remote and primarily fieldwork related.

Responsibilities will extend beyond the field including data management and interpretation, report preparation, permitting, and other consulting related tasks. As growth allows, selected applicants will have the opportunity to learn project management and other aspects of full range environmental consulting. The ideal person for this role will be a flexible and strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks. Working in this position, the employee will have the opportunity to learn and implement Washington's environmental regulatory programs related to environmental cleanups.

The current team is growing and provides great opportunities for motivated individuals. With J.S. Held's footprint, individuals have the opportunity to work not only in the Pacific Northwest, but potentially globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Carrying out various environmental site assessment tasks
• Conducting technical remedial investigation sampling techniques
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions and sometimes in remote field locations
• Coordinating with vendors, analytical laboratories, and perform subcontractor oversight.
• Assessing environmental cleanup approaches through the collection of Site data, management of the data and the evaluation of remedial technologies
• Performing due diligence tasks in the assessment of environmental liabilities
• Evaluating the environmental impact of industrial, commercial and residential activities for a diverse array of clientele
• Evaluating and recommending remedial solutions to meet Washington State regulatory requirements and client objectives
• Preparing technical reports including Phase I and Phase II environmental Site Assessments, Remedial Investigation reports/Feasibility Studies and Cleanup Action plans and reports
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in geology, engineering, environmental science, or other similarly related field.
• 0 to 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• While none required, preferred experience with soil, groundwater, soil gas, indoor air, surface water, and sediment sampling techniques.
• Implementation of remediation technologies and operations and maintenance tasks.
• Proficient technical skills using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams),
• Geographical Information System (GIS) software experience a plus,
• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work outside of normal business hours, as required.
• Professional licenses are desirable (e.g., Engineer or Geologist In-Training or Underground Storage Tank Site Assessor, is preferred).
• 40-hr OSHA training certificate is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Use of personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) will be required.
  
  

Physical And Mental Job Qualifications

• Ability to travel as needed, depending on project assignments
• Ability to work outside and support physical activities including light lifting (15 pounds), equipment and material loading and handling, and at times, in inclement weather.
  
  

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit
  
  

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60,000 - $85,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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