Remote Ecological Risk Assessor

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated full-time Ecological Risk Assessor to become an integrated member of AECOM’s risk assessment and remediation practices. The location of this position is flexible (Chelmsford, MA, Boston, MA, Manchester, NH) and may be either in-office, telecommuter, or hybrid, and is expected to begin in 2024.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• • Supporting a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
  • Performing ecological risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
  • Developing Risk Assessment Work Plans and contributing to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
  • Successfully coordinating with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
  • Preparing technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
  • Maintaining knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
  • Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Zoology, or other related area.
• + 4 years of experience performing ecological risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting.
• Applied knowledge of USEPA guidance for conducting ecological risk assessment.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Zoology, or other related area.
• Experience conducting food web/bioaccumulation assessments.
• Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, mercury or other environmental contaminants.
• Experience working on Department of Defense projects.
• Site investigation and field sampling experience.

Additional Information

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

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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