Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Environmental Scientist

Company: Actalent


Description: Job Title: Environmental ScientistJob DescriptionWe are currently seeking an experienced Environmental Professional to join our team in Bartow. The successful candidate will manage junior scientists and technicians, communicate with clients, perform field work, and write reports in support of a variety of Emergency Response, Remediation, and environmental due diligence projects.Responsibilities

• Project, client, and people management
• Prepare reports based on field notes, interpretation of laboratory reports, and other data, including source removal and site assessment
• Oversee work of subcontractors including construction and water well contractors, laboratories, and others
• Perform environmental site investigation and remediation work, including soil and groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion investigation, remedial investigation, design, implementation, and monitoring
• Maintain test equipment and work area in clean working order, including modifying and calibrating equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical remediation systems and monitoring systems
• Conduct environmental sampling and document field activities in field notebooks and field graphics, including groundwater sampling logs, well completion logs, and soil logs

Essential Skills

• Environmental sampling
• Site assessment
• Environmental Science
• Hazwoper
• Remediation
• Geology
• Groundwater
• OSHA 40
• Environmental remediation
• Report writing
• Hazardous waste
• Hazardous material
• Soil sampling
• Water sampling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant environmental experience
• Ability to work independently and lead others
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with updates preferred
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn
• Understanding of environmental regulations related to contaminated sites and drinking water
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Proficiency in using a computer to access, input, and review test data in spreadsheets, tables, graphs, and various software programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including clients, agency personnel, and the public
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work EnvironmentOur environmental scientists are expected to start out coming to the office each day or to a project site in the field. We have a large Emergency Response division, and our environmental scientists work on call for ERs one week per month. Most field work involves daily travel, but there will be projects periodically throughout Florida that require overnight stays. The company offers a strong focus on development and career advancement, with numerous opportunities for training and exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, company truck for most positions, 401k with company match, PTO/vacation, and company-paid holidays.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 – $40.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Salary: $30 – 40 per hour

Location: Lakeland, FL

Date: Thu, 01 May 2025 07:56:15 GMT


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