For almost 50 years, Bay West has been instrumental in providing environmental consulting and remediation services to a large range of clients across the United States. Our clients depend on us for our attention to detail, safety record, highly skilled staff, and rapid response capabilities. As environmental regulations for air, land, and water have continued to evolve, Bay West’s engineers, scientists, and emergency response professionals have helped government and commercial enterprises navigate complexities and ongoing environmental remediation challenges.

Bay West is excited to add new talent to our team and has the following position available in Umatilla, Oregon!

POSITION INFORMATION

Title: Environmental Scientist I
Reports to: Sr UXO Supervisor
Location: Umatilla, Oregon
Basis of Pay: Hourly, paid weekly (non-exempt)
Anticipated scheduled hours per week: 40

HOW YOU’D SUPPORT BAY WEST

• Collect and classify soil and groundwater samples during site investigation and remediation activities.
• Oversee the excavation of contaminated soil during remediation and construction projects.
• Manage assigned tasks on time, within budget and in accordance with project and contract documents.
• Understand and comply with Bay West's corporate and project specific health and safety plans and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communicate directly with Site Supervisors and Team Leader on ways to improve Bay West's techniques, operations, and functions.
• Occasionally supervise the correct installation of soil borings, monitoring wells and treatment systems. Prepare soil boring logs, hydrographs, groundwater contour maps, field notes, sketches and other documentation of actions undertaken during site investigation and remediation project.
• Comply with HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Convey an appropriate demeanor in both internal and external business settings.
• Practice open communication and cooperation to achieve common understanding with team members of similar and other disciplines.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a technical discipline, (e.g., geology, engineering, or environmental sciences).
• 0-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education.
• Ability to learn current groundwater and soil sampling regulations and methods.
• Possess proficient personal computer skills.
• Possess valid driver's license.
• Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, preferred.

• Ability to comprehend and apply advanced principles of sampling theory, factor analysis and statistical theory.
• Possess ability to define problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions and to comprehend abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze and interpret specialized business and technical journals, financial reports and regulations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with deadlines of one week or more out.
• Frequent standing, walking, using hands, grasping, and reaching.
• Ability to work for prolonged periods of time outdoors in inclement weather (extreme heat or cold).
• Ability to work up to 60 hours per week.
• Possess ability to reach, grasp and handle items and visually perceive attributes of objects and materials on a regular basis without restriction.
• Routinely communicates both orally and in writing, reads and interprets general documents, safety rules, and Standard Operating Procedures and to speak effectively before groups of customers or coworkers.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for a period of 4 hours, and up to 50 lbs. for less than one hour.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Comply with operational security requirements, including annual training.

BAY WEST BENEFITS

Bay West offers a great benefit package to eligible employees, including:

• Paid time off, including paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ancillary benefits, including Health & Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness and Accident insurance, and Supplemental Life insurance options
• Pre- and post- (ROTH) tax 401k retirement plan
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year
• Team events, like Shop Lunches, river cleanup volunteering opportunities, and annual Training Day
• And more!

Bay West LLC is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans, and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Bay West is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.