Soil Scientist jobs in Pocatello, ID

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Soda Springs, Idaho. This position will support our ongoing fieldwork across the active and inactive mines and mining clients we support in Southeastern Idaho.

In this role, you will support environmental monitoring and related activities at both active and inactive mines in the area. This work is anticipated to include but not limited to groundwater and surface water sampling, surface water flow measurements, documenting field conditions, biological sampling, soil and sediment sampling, and sample preparation and shipment for laboratory analysis. Additional work opportunities may include collaborating with technical project teams and managers, managing field equipment and supplies, preparing written technical summaries, and contractor oversight. All work, both in the office and the field, will be performed as part of a team of scientists, engineers, and other specialists.

This position is planned to be on a part-time/seasonal basis. Anticipated hours will be variable (0 to 40 hours/week) depending on week and tasks that are assigned.  

Role accountabilities:

• Implement and actively participate in a safety-focused field program. 
• Perform fieldwork as part of a field team which may include environmental sampling, hydrologic analysis, field data collection and recording of observations.
• Assist with sample preparation and sample shipment to various laboratories.
• Communicate and work closely with project teams and clients. All work will be performed as part of a team and with other technical staff and specialists. 
• Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, and scheduling.
• Conduct project-related research (historical data, regulations, etc.)
• Prepare periodic status/program reports.
• Analyze and interpret field data.
• Perform subcontractor oversight consisting of health and safety program implementation and documentation and work being performed.
• On the job training and health and safety certifications will be required. 

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• At least 2 years of previous work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
• MSHA 24 hr Surface Miner
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hr 

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for part-time, as needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional wellbeing benefits. The salary range for this position is $15.00- $25.00/ hour.

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