Description/Job Summary

HGL - WHO WE ARE

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today's environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. HGL performs these projects for the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, and other federal and state government clients. With over 500 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It's not just a job, it's your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL's mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today's world. HGL's corporate culture ensures you'll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Currently, HGL is seeking an Environmental Scientist I in our Reston, VA officesupporting Department of Defense (DoD) installations located in the Washington D.C. metro area and EPA Superfund sites predominantly in EPA Region 3 (VA, MD, DE, WV) with overnight travel to non-local project sites. Work executed will be a combination of in-office (~25%) and fieldwork (~75%).

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The person hired for this role will be responsible for:

• Execution of environmental field tasks and related office work, including collecting environmental samples (groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water) in an outdoor setting using various types of sampling equipment.
• Ensuring field operations are conducted in a safe manner in accordance with project specific Site Safety and Health Plans / Health and Safety Plans.
• Record field data and complete associated sampling documentation.
• Assist Project Managers and project team members in the preparation of plans, reports, and technical presentations.
• Coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
• Support planning of field investigation and remediation work.
• Assist in data analysis and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and visualization tools. Perform data entry, generate tables.

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• A minimum of a BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related environmental field of study.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT

• Prior environmental sampling experience.
• Experience in environmental data analysis and management.
• Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA regulatory frameworks.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER certification.

Details

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This proven philosophy unites and empowers us to strive for excellence for all our clients.

A pre-hire drug test is required. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. The successful candidate must be able to pass DoD installation background checks. To perform the duties of this position, a person will need to be in good physical health and be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Field tasks may take place in environments which include rugged terrain and weather extremes. Travel, overtime, and moderate physical work are routinely necessary. The successful candidate will be required to possess or obtain OSHA HAZWOPER certification upon employment.

HGL is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HRhelpline@HGL.com or by phone at 703-478-5186 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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