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Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g., environmental science, soil science, agriculture, geology or any earth science related field)
• Knowledge of environmental data collection, identification and investigation, and data entry
• May require the ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs
• May require the ability to have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions
• May require completing training for Hazwoper OSHA 40-hr certification
• May require enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals and initial and random drug screens
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to travel and drive regularly, often long distances
• Proficiency with the use of Excel and Access
• Strong writing skills
• Strong interest and skills in quantitative data management and interpretation.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
Job Description:
Do the best work of your life!
The Infrastructure and Environment Division of URS is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Graduate Environmental Scientist for immediate employment in the Oakland office. This is an entry level opportunity and responsibilities may include:
• Assess and interpret data
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on the impact of environmental issues to natural systems
• Conduct or participate in environmental studies and prepare environmental reports addressing contaminant-impacts on environment
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemical physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain phenomena
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment
• May apply principles of natural sciences for engineering projects
• Perform specific and limited portions of routine assignments
• Gather data and other information to be used in the preparation of scientific reports; compile and organize environmental data collected by others
• Apply standard field practices and techniques in specific situations
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents
• Perform supervised field tasks such as soil logging, monitoring well installation, sampling, testing, water level/groundwater gradient surveys, etc.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above.
URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a broad range of planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction, program and construction management, systems integration, operations and maintenance, management and a wide range of specialized technical services for the U.S. federal government, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and other multinational corporations. We provide services for transportation, hazardous waste, industrial infrastructure and process, petrochemical, general building, water/wastewater, military facilities and equipment platforms, and defense and security programs. EOE M/F/D/V
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