Environmental Scientist 1 - Houston, TX

**Travel:**Role requires 80% travel to operational sites and must be able to drive to client sites within an approximate 300-mile radius of Denver. Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Field Scientist:

• Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate:

• Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage

• Universal waste and e-waste management

• Stormwater and wastewater systems

• Spill prevention and control measures

• Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance

• Solid waste management and recycling streams

• Chemical storage

• Material storage and management

• Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms, etc. for environmental risks. - Review facility documentation including:

• Hazardous waste manifests

• Emergency response plans

• Spill logs and incident reports

• Inspection checklists

• Training records

• Environmental permits

• Environmental records

• Equipment records

• Environmental performance data

• Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms

• Propose corrective actions to address compliance gaps

• Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.)

This position is primarily scheduled during standard business hours; however, periodic on-call coverage and off-hours work may be required. The employee must be willing and able to travel to client sites, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate. Education

BA/BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related discipline. Experience

• 0-3 years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments. - Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred. Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials). - Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Comfortable working independently in field settings. - This position is based in Tampa and requires frequent travel within a 300‑mile radius. Candidates must be able to reliably travel throughout this region. - Valid driver's license with clean driving record. - This position requires successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing. - Sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Why you'll love working with us:

• Medical, dental and vision plan options. - Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance. - 401k plan. - Paid time-off and holidays. - Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects. - Other perks and incentives. - Working with the best and brightest in the industry. - 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US. Annual Expected Salary Range:  $45,000 - $55,000 per year depending on education and/or experience

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