Environmental Assistant Staff Consultant role at ECS Group of Companies
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Assistant Staff Consultant to join our team. This role performs specific field tasks assigned per project by more senior staff. Your growth in responsibility will come with time and experience. This work will be field based with limited office work as experience is gained. An ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities:
Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects
Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested
Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites daily
Keep supervisor informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites
Scheduling, training and oversight of environmental technicians
Initiate project set up and implementation under the direct supervision of senior staff
Good understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation sample hold times and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
Basic knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports
Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Implement investigation changes in the field as directed by your supervisor
Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of the relation of field observations and sample results to findings and conclusions in the report
Assist on Groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling
Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access with senior oversight
Assist with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
Assist with underground storage tank assessments
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in environmental consulting or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience (i.e. 4-year degree or Associate degree and 2 years' experience)
If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
Skills And Abilities:
Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications
Basic knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
Interest in project management, consulting, and business development
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
Location: Jacksonville, FL • Salary: $24.57 per hour
