DescriptionThis Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for Consultant, Environmental Specialist for our Tallahassee office. This position is a contract-dedicated position supporting a client-specific program. Be involved in site contamination cleanup projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Provide regulatory oversight and facilitate progress of site assessment and remediation work for petroleum contaminated sites in Florida.
- Prioritize tasks, track project deliverables and deadlines and achieve metrics for assigned projects.
- Prepare and review site specific scopes of work and supporting cost estimates for site assessment and remediation.
- Review technical reports and analyze maps and summary tables to verify investigation data.
- Coordinate with team members for technical decisions and approval of deliverables
- Prepare written approval and comments for project reports and deliverables
- Communicate effectively in meetings and calls with property owners, consultants and regulatory professionals.
- Review and approve purchase requisitions and invoices for procurement of contaminated site cleanup services.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with site contamination assessment, remediation or groundwater monitoring.
- Project Management experience.
- 24 hour OSHA certification.
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