Senior Environmental Scientist bei Eastern Shawnee Companies LLC

Description

Eastern Shawnee Companies, LLC (ESC), is a board-governed holding company that proudly represents a collection of tribally owned small businesses providing professional and construction services. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (ESTO), ESC is deeply committed to enhancing and supporting tribal sovereignty while delivering sustainable solutions for our diverse range of tribal, federal, government, and private clients.

Our primary focus is empowering tribal communities and promoting economic growth through dedicated services. By leveraging our experience and deep understanding of the challenges faced by tribal entities, ESC aims to be a trusted partner for tribal, federal, municipal, and private clients alike. We are passionate about creating sustainable solutions that benefit our clients and contribute to preserving tribal heritage and the well-being of future generations.

We invite you to join us on this transformative journey as we build upon tradition, empower communities, and create a legacy that resonates for future generations.

The Environmental Technician will support an environmental cleanup project in the Outer Banks area. This role is field based and will focus on soil and water sampling, and restoring natural beach and dune areas. Work will be performed on a rotational schedule (two weeks on site, one week off) in coastal field conditions. 

Essential Duties include:

· Assist with sampling, excavation, removal, and handling of petroleum-contaminated soil and debris.

· Support transportation and disposal activities for contaminated soil, water, and asbestos-containing materials.

· Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely in a beach and dune environment.

· Collect confirmatory soil and water samples under direction of site supervisors.

· Support site restoration activities, including soil backfill and re-vegetation.

· Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements, including OSHA HAZWOPER standards and USACE EM 385-1-1.

· Complete daily logs and contribute to progress reporting as required.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Biology, or related field required

· 8–12 years of experience in environmental consulting, remediation, or related fields.

· Experience working with federal contracts and clients required.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

· 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER (required before site mobilization).

· Professional certification (e.g., Professional Geologist, Licensed Environmental Professional) strongly preferred.

· Asbestos/Lead Inspector certifications preferred.

· Proficiency in GIS and environmental modeling software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Strong technical knowledge of environmental regulations, sampling methods, and remediation strategies.

· Experience with hydrogeologic and remediation system design or modeling.

· Excellent technical writing and data interpretation skills.

· Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Other Requirements:

· Valid driver’s license.

· Ability to travel for extended project assignments (initially two weeks on-site, one week off rotation; later nationwide travel as needed).

· Ability to gain access to military installations.

Work Environment:

· Field-based during Outer Banks project with coastal and outdoor conditions; office-based (Overland Park, KS) thereafter, with Tuesday–Thursday in-office expectation.

· Travel required for nationwide project work.

Physical Abilities:

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of equipment.

· Ability to walk, hike, and work in outdoor environments, including rugged or uneven terrain, for extended periods.

· Ability to work in varying weather conditions (rain, heat, cold).

· Ability to work long shifts during field mobilizations.