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Environmental Scientist/Analyst/Technical Writer
Environmental Management Support, Inc., a small environmental consulting and communications firm located in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, is looking for an environmental scientist, analyst, and technical writer/researcher with strong analytical, writing and editing skills who also is knowledgeable about EPA hazardous waste cleanup programs and technologies. Primary responsibilities include:
- Working with colleagues and federal clients to research and analyze technical and/or environmental information, and write technical reports, white papers, guidance documents, and web content, for technical and lay audiences on topics related to the cleanup of Superfund and RCRA hazardous waste sites, such as cleanup approaches/technologies of contaminated soil and groundwater, issues with emerging contaminants, vapor intrusion, and greener cleanups.
- Editing and performing quality control reviews of technical and non-technical documents.
- Developing and implementing communications strategies and materials.
- Managing scientific peer reviews.
- Coordinating with clients to develop innovative and efficient solutions to address project requirements.
- Serving as a project manager on multiple small-scale projects/contract task orders, which involves preparing and monitoring budgets and schedules, communicating with clients, supervising staff, performing project work, and ensuring timely delivery of high quality products.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a physical scientist or environmental engineer with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and a minimum of six-years of demonstrated experience in CERCLA and/or RCRA programs and has at least three-years of experience managing contract task orders/projects. Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills are a must, as is knowledge of EPA's hazardous waste programs, particularly Superfund and RCRA. Field experience in hazardous waste site characterization and remediation is a plus. This is currently a full-time remote position but will transition to our Silver Spring office when it is safe to do so.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Applicants failing to provide all of the requested items will not be considered. Qualified applicants will be asked to provide a writing sample after an initial screening interview. Apply by emailing us at jobs@emsus.com or by clicking here. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 - $85,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay
Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience: environmental/hazardous waste: 6 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
- Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
- Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely: Temporarily due to COVID-19
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