Environmental Scientist 1

Apex is seeking an entry-levelEnvironmental Field Scientistthat willberesponsible forconducting comprehensive on-site environmental assessments atvarious operational sitesto ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal corporate environmental protocols. This role,utilizingan established checklist, willevaluate facility operations;identifyrisks; ensureenvironmental programs are properly implemented; and providecorrect actions as needed tosupportenvironmental regulatory programs.

This posting is for Portland, OR and is remote within the Portland Area with 80% travel required.

The anticipated start date is mid-March.

Travel:Role requires 80% travel to operational sites and must be able to drive to client sites within an approximate 300-mile radius of Portland, OR.

Your Responsibilities as an EnvironmentalField Scientist:

• Conduct scheduled andon-callenvironmental inspections atoperational 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
• Environmentalperformance data




• Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms
• Proposecorrective actions to address compliance gaps
• Perform field work including collectingand processingenvironmental 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, DataAnalytics, or related discipline.

Experience

• 0-3+ years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments.
• Experience in distribution,logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environmentsstronglypreferred.

Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials).
• Ability to interpretenvironmental records,manifests, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical andproblem-solvingabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in field settings.
• This position is based in Portland, OR and requires frequent travel within a 300mile 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.

Req ID 12059