Human Health Risk Assessor

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated full-time Human Health Risk Assessor to become an integrated member of AECOM’s risk assessment and remediation practices. The location of this position is flexible and may be either in-office or hybrid and is expected to begin in 2024.

Our business line executes large and complex remediation projects and provide a comprehensive range of professional planning and design, systems and technical assistance, program management, and operations and maintenance services. 

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals who are looking to join our ever-growing company! Please inquiry about our current job vacancy within. We are looking forward to speaking with you!

The job responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Supporting a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
• Performing human health 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 in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health or related field + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
• Applied knowledge of USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund (RAGS).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health or related field
• 5+ years of experience performing human health risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
• Experience conducting vapor intrusion assessments.
• Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its