Scientist 1 - Staff Scientist

Apex’s Rockies Division is expanding the water resources group and is looking for a Scientist 1. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-orientated and has the people and technical compliance skills needed to support client projects. Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1:

· Conduct Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulatory compliance inspections on active construction and industrial sites.

· Conduct Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and reclamation monitoring assessments on post-construction oil and gas sites.

· Conduct stormwater sampling and related environmental field monitoring activities.

· Use and maintain field equipment.

· Gather, analyze, and interpret data within various regulatory compliance monitoring programs.

· Analyze and interpret field inspection records and stormwater control measure maintenance items.

· Coordinate and communicate with clients in preparation for and during site visits.

· Effectively communicate, track, and balance project workloads with supervisor.

· Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices.

· Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from senior managers.

· Have a basic understanding of relational databases.

· Enter data collected by Apex field staff into multiple databases.

· Interpret data within Excel workbooks.

· Complete project coding for billing summaries.

· Input data into template reports.

· Develop KPI cards and data visualizations.

What we’re looking for:

· BS in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Watershed Science or another related field.

· 0-3 years of experience with environmental field experience and data collection.

· Excellent writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.

· Ability to successfully multi-task and problem-solve while maintaining quality and managing your own time.

· Valid driver's license and a good driving history required.

· Experience conducting CDPHE or COGCC stormwater inspections, monitoring, and sampling preferred.

· PEC SafeLand training, 40-hour HAZWOPER or similar safety related certification a plus.

· Understanding of erosion, sediment, and stormwater control measures, as well as reclamation a plus.

· Familiarity with Colorado Noxious Weed Species ID, quantitative/quantitative vegetation surveys and reclamation plan generation a plus

· Light construction, or landscaping experience/hands-on skills a plus.

· Oil and gas industry experience and knowledge of drilling and production equipment a plus.

· Ability to load equipment in trucks and safely move drain covers.

· Provide scheduled on-call support for weekend assignments and after-hours emergencies.

· Willingness to work an adjusted work week which may include weekends.

· Ability to travel to remote project sites.

· Experience researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a Federal, State and Local level; including SPCC, NPDES & discharge permitting preferred.

· Strong communication skills and collaborative work ethic.

· Ability to pass drug & alcohol screening is required.

Why you’ll love working for us

· Working with a strong team of engineers, scientists, and stormwater construction, maintenance, repair, and compliance experts.

· A full benefits package including health, medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, 401k, and tuition assistance (among others).

· Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and other incentives.

· Resources and support for your career development.

· Cross training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.

· Working with some of the best and brightest in the industry among a culture that values diversity.

· 2,000+ employee consulting firm led by an approachable, accessible executive team and all of the resources typical of much larger firms.