Environmental Scientist
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-5 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
1h ago
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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.
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0-5 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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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 States • Full Time