Environmental Scientist, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA- 06

POSTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 HR@AGEISS-INC.COM

We are looking to place a mid-level Environmental Scientist to provide on-site support for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Solid Waste Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This effort will include providing assistance in the proper management of regulated waste and the diversion, recycling, reuse, and upcycling of materials. The candidate must be able to provide creative solutions to developing programs that will encourage environmental compliance and meeting JBLM environmental goals. The successful candidate must be a comfortable public speaker and able to perform on a deadline.  Position responsibilities include:

  • Respond to audit requests and non-formalized inquiries from other government agencies regarding solid waste facilities and recycling activities.
  • Analyze cost-benefit data and research strategies for lowering customer and vendor costs
  • Collaborate with others to establish recycling, reduction and reuse options for waste streams.
  • Conducting benchmarking, process flow studies, waste stream analysis, and technology research in order to identify recycling and reuse opportunities and alternatives to disposal of solid waste streams at JBLM.
  • Provide support to JBLM landfill operations, composting, Moderate Risk Waste Facility, petroleum contaminated soils management, recycling, maintenance, construction and repair activities.
  • Provide training/educational presentation related to solid waste management.
  • Collect, analyze, and prepare data Federal, State regulatory, Army, and DoD solid waste and recycling reporting requirements.
  • Conduct field work for sampling.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field required and one year of related environmental experience.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
  • Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) preferred.
  • Motivated, outgoing self-starters requested.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a Federal agency background investigation.
  • Ability to work outdoors, in inclement weather, and occasionally during evenings and weekends.

Why AGEISS Inc.:

AGEISS Inc. is a 32-year successful Federal consulting firm offering a full range of comprehensive employee benefits.

About AGEISS Inc:

AGEISS provides professional, engineering, environmental, and advisory and assistance services to Federal agencies nationwide and overseas. Building on our 32 years of success, AGEISS continues to expand its professional services while earning exceptional levels of customer satisfaction. We operate from our headquarters in Colorado, with additional locations in more than 40 states. AGEISS is a woman-owned and operated business, and a successful graduate of the 8(a) program.

Please submit resume, reference, and salary requirements to our online application and resume to jobs@ageiss-inc.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.