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Company DescriptionAre you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.Job DescriptionThe projects that an Associate Project Manager/Senior Environmental Scientist works on will include low to high complexity, multi-media, multi-contaminant remediations. The Associate Project Manager/Senior Environmental Scientist is responsible for planning and implementing field activities, evaluating laboratory data and measurements collected during field work and preparing technical documents under the direction of a Project Manager/LSRP. These duties are performed individually or as part of a team. In a team setting, the Associate Project Manager/Senior Environmental Scientist is responsible for directing these activities. They are responsible for establishing and adhering to project goals, timeframes and budgets. Their responsibilities include the training of junior staff. The Associate Project Manager/Senior Environmental Scientist will also communicate with clients and provide support to Project Managers/LSRPs in technical meetings NJDEP.This role may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions in hot climates, requiring work in elevated areas with fall protection equipment. Expect environments that might be noisy, needing hearing protection, and at times, requiring high levels of personal protective equipment. A complete physical examination by an occupational physician will be conducted to ensure the ability to wear negative pressure air purifying respirators and impermeable protective suits as needed for the role.Job Responsibilities * Apply professional environmental science competence with specialized knowledge of chemistry, industrial hygiene, and biological science. Perform as a team member to resolve client EH&S concerns as necessary and ensure regulatory compliance. * Willing and able to travel by air, sea, and land at short notice to reach project locations. * Obtain and maintain licenses in multiple states for mold, lead, and asbestos assessments. * Performs work as a team member under the direction of a Project Manager. * Performs work on any number of projects at various stages of completion. * Prepares studies and reports following standard format and procedures. * Investigate, measure, and evaluate environmental, health and safety conditions at client locations and carrying out relevant research, development, planning to complete comprehensive reports for review by senior staff.Qualifications * 4-year college degree in geology, biology, environmental science or similar science degree and 6+ years of experience in complex, multi-media investigation and remediation with an environmental consulting firm in NJ; a master's degree in one of the above listed fields is a plus * Well versed in NJDEP's Technical Guidance Documents and Technical Requirements for Site Remediation * Experienced with due diligence requirements and commercial and industrial property transactional requirements * Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Experience communicating with project stakeholders including clients and regulators * Experience in leading teams and training and mentoring junior staff * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel * Flexible to work outside of normal business hours as required * 40-hr OSHA training * Valid driver's license and good driving record Preferred Qualifications * Professional licenses (NJ Subsurface Evaluator/UST Closure License/LSRP) are desirable Physical and Mental Job Qualifications * Most duties performed on feet. * Able to carry equipment, as much as 30lbs unassisted. * Push or pull items. * Able to reach above head. * Able to bend at the knee. * Able to climb ladders to reach high areas. * Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. * Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary. * Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc. * Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40To view the full job description, click here