Are you an experienced scientist or engineer looking for a change of scenery and an interesting and challenging career growth opportunity? Would you like to work for a progressive company dedicated to improving the environment and community infrastructure in the Inland Northwest?

Alta Science and Engineering, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Project Manager position experienced in environmental site assessment and remediation projects. The position will be based in one of our Spokane, Washington or Moscow, Kellogg, or Boise, Idaho offices. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, organized, personable, and detail-oriented individual who can work well on a team and independently, in a fast-paced environment. This is a Regular Full-Time (40 hrs/wk) benefited position.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a variety of environmental assessment and remediation projects: 1) lead and work with project teams; 2) develop, implement, and monitor scopes, schedules, and budgets; 3) interface with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct environmental site assessment and remediation projects for petroleum release sites, mining impacted sites, brownfields sites, etc.
• Direct and/or evaluate the analysis of environmental data to determine if risk-based standards are met or require remedial action.
• Conduct and/or oversee human health and ecological risk assessment following CERCLA or state guidelines.
• Prepare and review quality assurance project plans, data summary and evaluation reports, human health and ecological risk assessment/risk management reports, and other project documents.
• Develop project scopes of work, task orders, and cost estimates.
• Support marketing and business development in environmental services.
• Foster client relationships and embody company culture.

Minimum qualifications of successful applicant:
• BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Toxicology, Public Health or similar; MS preferred
• 5+ years of experience with site assessment and remediation

• 5+ years of demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and/or direct human health and ecological risk assessment in support of site remediation
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Experience with CERCLA and related federal and state regulations and guidance (e.g., Idaho REM and Washington MTCA)
• Strong scientific/technical capabilities, along with organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with environmental monitoring techniques; design of sampling programs; sampling and analytical procedures for air, soil/sediment, indoor air and hazardous substances; and environmental remediation approaches
• Working knowledge and experience with laboratory methods, data validation, and chain-of-custody procedures
• Experience at hazardous waste and petroleum release sites (e.g., Superfund, brownfields, UST/LUST) sites, particularly those located in the Pacific Northwest
• Solid knowledge of data and statistical analysis (working knowledge of R or SAS a plus)
• Prior working experience following CERCLA and RCRA processes
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications

Other information:

Pay depends on experience and abilities
Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references
Position will be filled after identification of suitable candidate

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for visa status

Alta is a government contractor and equal opportunity employer of veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals in other protected classes. Alta does not discriminate in hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Alta hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We will provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants. Please see the “EEO is the Law” poster on our website or in our offices. If you require assistance to complete the application process please contact our Human Resources department at (208) 336-7080.