Environmental Scientist

We are seeking enthusiastic Junior Level Environmental Scientists to join our dynamic team in Bartow. This role involves supporting a variety of Emergency Response, Remediation, and environmental due diligence projects, with a focus on fieldwork comprising 75% of the time and office work for the remaining 25%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork using hand augers and various tools to obtain soil, sediment, water, waste, and wastewater samples.
• Perform tasks outdoors under diverse climatic conditions and work around hazardous materials.
• Engage in environmental site investigation and remediation work, including soil and groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion investigation, remedial investigation, design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Maintain test equipment and work area, ensuring cleanliness and functionality, including equipment modification and calibration.
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical remediation systems and monitoring systems.
• Conduct environmental sampling and document field activities in field notebooks and field graphics, including groundwater sampling logs, well completion logs, and soil logs.
• Oversee the work of subcontractors such as construction and water well contractors, laboratories, and others.
• Prepare comprehensive reports based on field notes, laboratory report interpretations, and other data, including source removal and site assessment.

• Proficiency in water sampling and environmental science.
• Experience in environmental site assessment and remediation.
• Knowledge of Hazwoper regulations and groundwater management.
• Ability to write detailed reports and handle hazardous waste and materials.
• Skills in soil sampling and environmental site assessments.

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related physical science.
• Experience with environmental site assessments, remediation, and/or emergency response.
• Valid Florida Drivers License.
• Availability for some overnight travel within Florida.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of environmental regulations related to contaminated sites and drinking water.
• Proficiency in using computers for data access, input, and review in spreadsheets, tables, graphs, and software programs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, agency personnel, and the public.

Initially, you will come to the office each day before heading out to the field, participating in pre-con meetings. As you gain experience, there is flexibility to drive directly to project sites when logistically practical. Most fieldwork involves daily travel, with occasional projects requiring overnight stays throughout Florida. The work environment is supportive, offering opportunities for development and career advancement, exposure to exciting clients, and a fun, family-oriented culture. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a company truck, a 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and professional development incentives.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bartow,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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