Environmental Chemist

Job Overview:

The APTIM Federal Services, LLC team is seeking a Field Chemist to support an existing project team at our Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Project in San Francisco, California along with other projects in and out of the Bay area as well as California in general. This position will support a variety of Field and Office/Remote Chemistry-related tasks on all phases of project activities. Environmental Laboratory experience is desired, but not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Planning and oversight and/or completion of on-site sample collection and packaging and shipping of samples
• Coordinating with subcontract laboratories
• Interpretation/evaluation and verification/validation of chemical data
• Assist in the development of plans, including selection of sampling and analyses methods
• Data tracking and evaluations against project criteria
• Preparation of procedures and reports related to sample/data collection and results
• Communication of data and comparison to decision-limits to project teams, including client and/or regulator entities, ensuring conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures
• Participation in project planning and execution should results indicate additional action is required

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to work individually as well as cooperatively and be an important member of a remediation field team
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently with minimal guidance
• May act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Monitor and control costs within own work. Solve moderately complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Manage own time to meet agreed targets
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and on sites where hazards are present and PPE is required
• Able to lift up to 40lbs
• Possess ability to explain difficult issues, develop and plan solutions, and work to establish consensus
• Promote teamwork; coaches and guides others.
• Possess a BS Degree in Chemistry or other Environmental/Physical Science discipline
• Looking for 1-3 years relevant experience, with experience in environmental investigation/remediation sampling and analysis a plus.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $35.00 to $43.00 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits  

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/. 

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.   
• Company paid and optional Life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).  The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in.  The details of the largest plan are found here: 
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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