INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE PLANET? WANT TO WORK WITH A TEAM OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS WHO CARE ABOUT THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT? ARE YOU SEEKING BROAD EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND SUPERFUND RELATED CLEANUP PROCESSES WITH INTERACTION WITH EPA ON A REGIONAL LEVEL? ENJOY TRAVELLING FOR YOUR WORK?

ICF is seeking motivated FIELD SCIENTISTS (Air Sampling Emphasis) to join our team of environmental professionals (including Environmental Scientists, Chemists, Biologists, Geologists, etc.) to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response but also for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. The team supports EPA’s ambient air monitoring programs through sampling air for Pb and particulates and auditing ambient air analyzers for ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrous oxide under the Clean Air Act.
Work is available at various federal government laboratories across the US to include: Athens, GA; Edison, NJ; Richmond, CA; Corvallis, OR; Seattle, WA; Ft. Meade, MD; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO. Duties may also include assisting with laboratory analysis. Frequent travel, including overnight travel, is required and duties may include small boat operation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We seek a Field Scientist who will be responsible for collection and analysis of air samples for parameters including particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in conjunction with conducting audits of ambient air monitoring stations. Duties also will include maintaining, operating and repairing sampling equipment, preparing audit/sampling reports, and contributing to analytical reports using MS Office applications. The position requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as member of a team of chemists and technicians. Duties may also include assisting with sample preparation and laboratory analysis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, or equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and able to drive long distances (in company-provided vehicle)
• Able to lift and carry 40 pounds, use ladders and work comfortably at heights
• Able to pass required field Health and Safety training and annual Medical Monitoring
• Have or be able to obtain authorization for access to Federal facilities

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 40 hour HAZWOPER and other related safety training
• Air sampling, auditing or knowledge of EPA PEP, Pb-PEP, and NPAP/TTP programs
• Mechanical capabilities to operate and care for analytical instrumentation
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Experience working at Federal facilities

Please refer the Job description for details