Risk Assessment Scientist
Company: Kennedyjenks
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a
talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous
improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental
consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and
sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and
tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to
deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable
solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design,
strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and
award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication
to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.Kennedy
Jenks is seeking a Scientist with Risk Assessment experience to
join our Remediation and Compliance group to support
multidisciplinary client teams in delivering projects focused on
environmental investigation and remediation, natural resource
management, risk assessment, and compliance under various state and
federal regulations/programs. In this position, you will be working
with an environmental team consisting of scientists and engineers
solving complex environmental problems. This role is ideally based
out of our Princeton, New Jersey location but has the potential to
sit in any KJ location.Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to ensure
delivery of accurate and timely work for clients and projects
across the country.
- Interact with clients, regulatory agency representatives, and
other stakeholders.
- Analyze and interpret data in support of human health and
ecological risk assessment.
- Evaluate and present environmental data in visual and written
media.
- Prepare environmental work plans and reports communicating
objectives, methodologies, analyses, results, and
recommendations.
- Field work including sampling, travel up to 30%.
- May work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously using
strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving
skills.Qualifications:
- BS (MS preferred) in Environmental Science, Biology,
Toxicology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or similar
engineering field.
- 5+ years of experience in risk assessment (or master's level
education) and 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting
preferred.
- Understanding and appreciation for chemistry and Toxicology
with strong quantitative skills.
- Knowledge and experience with EPA risk assessment process,
guidance, methods, and tools used for CERCLA and RCRA, as well as
guidance, methods, and tools for State site remediation
programs.
- Efficiently present information, convey purpose of activities
and conclusions, and think critically in response to questions from
clients, regulators, colleagues, subcontractors, and other
stakeholders.
- Productive and comfortable working independently and in team
environments.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and
problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Collaborative, team-oriented.
- Exposure to or experience in field sampling methods either
through coursework and internship or on the job.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
- Valid U.S driver's license with ability to travel as
needed.Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and
utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our
people to thrive and achieve their full potential.Salary range for
this position is anticipated to be $75,000 to $110,000, and may
vary based upon education, experience, qualifications,
licensure/certifications and geographic location.Benefits summary:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus
opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration
support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and
programs.As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique
company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a
positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work
environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that
will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills,
licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We
offer a full benefits package.Kennedy Jenks is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related
conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by
applicable law.
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Keywords: Kennedyjenks, San Mateo , Risk Assessment Scientist, Other , Santa Clara, California
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