AECOM

Ecological Risk Assessor, 6 Years Minimum Experience

AECOM

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Hawaii • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • Support a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
  • Perform and review ecological risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
  • Develop Risk Assessment Work Plans and contribute to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
  • Successfully coordinate with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
  • Prepare technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
  • Contribute to proposals and business development, including developing scopes of work and cost estimates for ecological risk assessment.
  • Mentor/develop more junior staff.
  • Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
  • Maintain work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.
  • Must be willing to perform occasional field work, as needed.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology or other related area AND 6+ years of experience performing ecological risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting, or demonstrated equivalence of education and experience.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Valid Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review and background check.
  • Master’s or PhD degree in relevant fields is preferred.
  • Applied knowledge of USEPA guidance for conducting ecological risk assessment.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Experience conducting food web/bioaccumulation assessments.
  • Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead.
  • CERCLA experience with Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and ROD development.
  • Site investigation and field sampling and wildlife assessment experience.
  • Experience working on Navy or Department of Defense projects.
  • Experience dealing with the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9.
  • Preferred work location Hawaii.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
  • paid time off
  • leaves of absences
  • voluntary benefits
  • perks
  • flexible work options
  • well-being resources
  • employee assistance program
  • business travel insurance
  • service recognition awards
  • retirement savings plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ecological risk assessmentsrisk assessment calculationsdata analysisapplied statisticsfood web assessmentsbioaccumulation assessmentsCERCLARemedial InvestigationsFeasibility StudiesROD development
Soft Skills
technical writingcommunicationmentoringcoordinationdelegationbusiness developmentproposal developmentwork quality maintenanceefficiencyorganizational skills
Certifications
BA/BS degreeMaster’s degreePhD degreeValid Driver’s License