DescriptionThis Opportunity
WSP is seeking a team-oriented and self-directed candidate to support their San Diego Environmental Water Group. Recent experience supporting regulatory compliance programs in the marine and aquatic and environment. Experience working as part of field teams, and being knowledgeable in the collection of field data, particularly related to stormwater, marine sample collection, use of water quality collection instruments, and experience with scientific diving and boat operation is desirable. Strong field, writing, and data QA/QC skills are required. Experience working in Southern California is preferred.
Experience and fluency in scientific writing, the ability to follow strict QA/QC procedures and strong attention to detail is required. Knowledge of statistical procedures, analytical chemistry, and project management skills are desired.
Ideal candidate will have knowledge of Sediment Quality Objectives Assessments, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs, the Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404; the Porter-Cologne Act; the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; the Coastal Zone Management Act; Stormwater programs; and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidance.
Your Impact
- Participating in field collection teams with senior scientists and other staff level scientists
- Collecting sediment, water, and biological samples and data
- Scientific dive operations including sample collection, visual surveys, and equipment deployment and recovery
- Operating field collection equipment (e.g. sediment and water samplers, water quality instruments) and boats, including trailering
- Recording field measurements and preparing field reports
- Managing and analyzing field collected data
- Analyzing laboratory chemistry results
- Preparing report text and maps, data tables and summaries, and conducting statistical analyses of field collected and laboratory data
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) related to data and report review
- Mid-level data analysis, technical reporting, and scientific writing
- Understanding of local and national environmental regulations
- Field and Project Management
- Participating in regional scientific organizations
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
- 5 to 7 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Experience in field collection and recording/analyzing collected data
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $82,00- $125,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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