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Staff Scientist

Posted on: January 21, 2021 Apply Now
Research/Fellowship Expires March 1, 2021

About this Job

Are you someone who enjoys finding creative solutions to complex challenges? Do you love the idea of having a seat at the table in a state that is reimagining its future? Are you looking to stay in West Virginia, return home to it, or explore the Mountain State for the first time?

This position is part of Generation West Virginia’s Impact Fellowship. This program invites passionate leaders to work, live and give in West Virginia through yearlong, paid fellowships with some of the state’s most innovative employers. During the course of a year, Impact Fellows work 32 hours per week at one of our participating Host Employers for a minimum salary of $31,000 plus benefits, with competitive salary ranges varying based on experience and industry standards. Fellows spend each Friday volunteering with local nonprofits on projects that positively impact their communities.

We are now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 class of Impact Fellows. Apply by February 28, 2021 for this Impact Fellowship position with one of our participating Host Employers, Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc.

Staff Scientist

The Staff Scientist supports assessment, remediation and due diligence service delivery by preparing plans, reports, performing technical analysis, and assisting with resource and subcontractor planning and coordination.

Job Location:

Lewisburg, WV

Essential Duties:

  • Prepare plans and reports for assessment, monitoring, remedial alternatives and feasibility analysis, remediation and DD activities.
  • Prepare work scopes for Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc. and subcontractor activities.
  • Plan and perform data interpretation and analysis (e.g., statistical, vapor intrusion, and attainment demonstration).
  • Assist with human health and ecological risk assessment.
  • Assist with fate and transport analysis.
  • Perform vapor intrusion analysis.
  • Support remedial design and planning activities.
  • Develop waste characterization sampling plans.
  • Assist with development of budgets (including Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc. and subcontractor activities) and cost estimates.
  • Assist PM budget tracking, and PM delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
  • Develop proposals and budgets for assessment, remediation, and DD services, for PM review.
  • Limited business prospecting and development with PM.
  • Prepare HASPs and JSAs.
  • Provide technical support to Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc. staff (field technicians, project assistants, etc.).
  • Provide resources and mentoring to support field techs and project assistants in carrying out their job duties.
  • Evaluate new regulatory agency guidelines, policy, and regulations and provide summary and analysis to Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc. technical staff.
  • Coordinate West Virginia One Call notifications.
  • Aboveground storage tank inspection.
  • SPCC Plan development.
  • Fieldwork, as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Certification Requirements:

  • 4-year science degree
  • Experience and Skill Requirements:
  • Environmental science experience, 2 years preferred

Competencies/Preferred Certifications:

  • WVDEP VRP Guidance Manual
  • WVDEP LUST/LAST Corrective Action Guidance Document
  • WVDEP AST Requirements
  • Steel Tank Institute SP001 Inspector
  • WVDEP Certified Monitoring Well Driller
  • WV Certified Asbestos Inspector
  • WVDEP Certified Class B UST Worker
  • 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training
  • Physical science knowledge
  • Decision making and analysis
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Problem-solving
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Computer and IT tool usage
  • Ability to collaborate with others toward project goals
  • Team communication
  • Ability to make conclusions and recommendations based on technical data and information

Potential for Advancement:

  • Opportunities for advancement commensurate with professional development and company growth.

What are the working conditions under which the job is performed?

  • Mix of office and field working conditions. US driver license required.

How to Apply

The Impact Fellowship application includes multiple components. In order to complete the application, you’ll need to:

  • Answer general questions about yourself, your education background, and work experience,
  • Submit a resume,
  • Complete a short written response to one of two provided prompts,
  • and upload a one-minute video submission.

Visit https://weimpactwv.org/jobs/ to view all of the individual job descriptions or apply now at https://generationwv.submittable.com/submit/183822/impact-fellowship-2021-application.

Submissions must be received through Submittable to be considered.

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