JOB OPENINGS

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVAILABLE POSITION: Environmental Staff Scientist

OPENING DATE: 11/01/2022            CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

LOCATION: Miami FL (Doral)

Established in 1995, Nova Consulting (Nova) is a Woman-Owned Small Business/minority engineering consulting firm specializing in civil and environmental engineering, as well as construction management services. We bring over two decades of experience providing professional services to federal, state, and municipal agencies in the water, wastewater, environmental, and transportation/infrastructure markets.

Description

We are seeking an experienced environmental scientist. This position will report directly to the Senior Environmental Scientist and will work closely with the Project Manager.

Responsibilities include:

  • Applies theory and principles of environmental engineering/science to assist in field and office assignments.
  • General inspection and site reconnaissance, composite and grab sampling collection, environmental (e.g., soil, water, sediment, or biological) monitoring and related biological/chemical data evaluation.
  • Conducts sampling and analysis of surface and groundwater.
  • Conducts inspection of facilities for environmental compliance.
  • Supervision of subcontractors during remediation of environmental projects, including but not limited to water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, contamination assessments, sampling and data evaluation, site planning and development, underground utilities, and miscellaneous science and engineering assignments.
  • Installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic and other equipment used to monitor environmental parameters.
  • Development of environmental pollution remediation activities under the direction of senior environmental professionals.
  • Preparation of Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Contamination Assessments, Remediation and Corrective Action Plans (CAP), monitoring well installation and development, the advancement of soil borings, groundwater and soil sampling and data evaluation, site planning and development, underground utilities and miscellaneous science and engineering assignments.
  • Uses computers to assist in tabulating data, preparing plans, reports, charts, graphs, and sketches depicting information.
  • Scientific analysis, compilation, and manipulation of data.
  • Management of large databases.
  • Presents, documents and evaluates data using GIS software and detailed reporting.
  • Supports wetland and green infrastructure evaluations.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate orally or in writing to obtain or provide information.
  • Ability to assist clients and contractors with issues of compliance and other miscellaneous administrative and/or technical assignments as required by the assigned project.
  • Ability to adhere to the company’s standards and procedures as well as project budgets and schedules. 
  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
  • Must have a valid Florida driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

Minimum of two years of relevant progressive experience.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Company paid life insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD
  • 401(k)
  • Apple Watch
  • Gym Membership Incentive
  • Teladoc
  • Educational Assistance

RESUMES MAY BE SENT TO: info@nova-consulting.com

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