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AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Pocasset, MA location. This position will involve field work potentially including biological surveys, infrastructure/ wetland mapping using GPS, sediment and water quality sampling (must be comfortable with boat-based sampling) compilation of field data, data analysis and assistance with
preparation of work plans, health and safety plans, technical reports, and data presentation (i.e., GIS);

This position would also include but is not limited to:

• Practice and programs.
• Office based tasks include conducting post-processing and reporting of field collected data.
• Technical writing and the ability to effectively express his or herself orally among internal staff, clients, and sub-contractors.
• Performing a variety of routine tasks to gain experience and familiarization with methods,
• Working as part of a larger team.
• 60% travel with throughout the Northeastern US;
• Working with GIS Platforms and utilizing your map making skills using GIS.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.
• BA/BS + or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will receive 40 hour HAZWOPER training. Selected Candidate will also
• Candidate must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently.
• Candidate must be able to pass requirements of an OSHA screening physical
• Receive First Aid/CPR training.
• Accepted standards of professional behavior.
• Candidate must be experienced with basic computer programs; MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous field biology/on-water sampling and survey experience
• Candidate must exhibit a mature sense of professional responsibility and awareness of
• (HAZWOPER).

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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