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AArdaman & Associates, Inc.
Ardaman & Associates, Inc.Environmental Consulting

Environmental Scientist

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-5 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This staff-level Environmental Scientist position in Sarasota, Florida involves a blend of office and field work, focusing on environmental investigations, assessments, monitoring, and remediation. Key responsibilities include conducting site assessments, supporting remedial system activities, preparing technical reports, and communicating with various stakeholders.

Ardaman is seeking a staff-level Environmental Scientist for its Sarasota, Florida office. This position involves a combination of office and field work in support of environmental investigation, assessment, monitoring, and remediation activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with a strong work ethic, are essential.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Perform Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.

  • Conduct tank closure assessments.

  • Complete site contamination assessments.

  • Support source removals.

  • Assist with remedial system design, operation, and maintenance.

  • Conduct asbestos surveys.

  • Perform chemical grout monitoring.

  • Supervise environmental and geotechnical drilling activities.

  • Prepare technical reports and supporting documentation.

  • Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and field staff.

  • Support project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.

  • Use GIS and related software tools to accurately map test locations and contamination extents.

  • Travel to local and regional project sites, as needed.

  • Follow company safety procedures and participate in health and safety planning for field activities.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support project and office operations.

  • Operate a company vehicle in accordance with company policy and applicable law.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline such as geology, environmental science, earth science, engineering, or physical science.

  • Ability to achieve Professional Engineer or Geologist licensure within 2 years.

  • Excellent technical writing skills.

  • Strong computer skills and ability to operate electronic instruments.

  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to concentration, density, and gas laws.

  • Knowledge of GIS and software tools used for mapping and contamination assessment.

  • Ability to support project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.

  • Ability to work weekends and extended hours, as needed.

  • Ability to travel and work at remote sites, as needed.

  • Strong work ethic.

  • Team-oriented mindset.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Florida Rules 62-761 and 62-785.

  • Certified Asbestos Inspector, or ability to become certified.

  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.


Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.

  • Must be able to walk over slopes and uneven terrain.

  • Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat.

  • Must be able to work weekends and extended hours, as needed.

  • Must be able to travel to and work at remote project sites, as needed.

  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, boots, and respiratory protection, as required.

  • Must be able to climb ladders, enter confined or awkward spaces when required and approved, and perform physically demanding field tasks.

  • Must be able to operate a company vehicle to travel to project sites.


Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

  • Combination of field (80%) and office (20%) work.

  • Outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions, including heat.

  • Work at remote job sites may be required.

  • May involve exposure to environmental and geotechnical field conditions.

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Environmental Site Assessments • 1+ yrs
Technical Report Writing • 1+ yrs
GIS • 1+ yrs
Project Management • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Computer Skills • 1+ yrs
Mathematical Calculations • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-5 years

Certifications

Professional Engineer licensure • Required
Professional Geologist licensure • Required
Certified Asbestos Inspector • Required
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSarasota, Florida, United States
Work typeHybrid
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh9/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Ardaman & Associates, Inc.

Team size

Growing team

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S. Over our history, we have worked on more than 150,000 projects throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and worldwide. This vast list of project experience includes services for virtually every type of public and private client associated with industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.

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Environmental Scientist

Sarasota, Florida, United StatesFull Time