Environmental Scientist / Industrial Hygienist

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is growing! We are seeking talented professionals aspiring to become well rounded Environmental Scientist / Industrial Hygienist by joining the Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC team, a subsidiary of BBCH!

We are seeking scientists who are interested in identifying, investigating, evaluating, and assessing for elements, chemicals, and materials that could be detrimental to the environment, the public, and to workers. We also support and encourage cross-training through our business lines to promote growth in your area of expertise, not only based on your chosen educational focus and degree, but to allow opportunity for you to flourish and expand your career expectations. Our projects are located throughout, and occasionally outside, the United States which makes travel an imperative part of job expectations. Our team is looking for scientifically minded individuals seeking constant growth and constant inquisitiveness to enter into the environmental and industrial hygiene field or that are ready to accelerate to a more advanced and experienced position in the fields of environmental science, industrial hygiene, and safety and health.

This position is based out of our Jacksonville Florida office

Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct building assessments in occupied and unoccupied buildings including occupied spaces, confined spaces, roofs, and crawl spaces
• Collecting samples of multiple media including air samples, bulk samples, samples in-situ, and exposure samples
• Conduct oversight activities of workers and monitor and direct work practices
• Maintaining certification and clearance in sensitive sites including DoD controlled facilities, child education facilities, assisted living facilities, and occupied residences
• Interaction with facility and residential occupants in a professional manner
• Calculations of spatial and material square footage
• Understanding, learning, interpreting, and implementing OSHA, EPA, state and local regulations and standards
• Meticulous note taking and documentation
• Developing reports with observational information, laboratory analytical results, and recommendations based on regulations and industry standards

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Associate’s or Bachelor's in Geology, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health or related studies.
• 0-3+ years of experience in performing environmental field investigations and/or other geoscience-related fields
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable references and background check results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification
• Any licensing/certifications associated with asbestos, lead paint, radon or mold
• Construction experience and familiarity with building construction

Necessary Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, crawling, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; frequent opportunity to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting of 35 pounds or more. If required, individual must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to; hard hats, safety-toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in a combination of office work, work throughout occupied and unoccupied buildings, and outdoor site locations. The office setting includes exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Building assessments will be conducted throughout buildings including crawl spaces, attic spaces, and confined spaces. Outdoor settings include walking, driving, and carrying supplies throughout all seasons with exposure to heat and cold conditions, and potentially wildlife. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Compensation pay range $40,000 - $60,000 annual

About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC is a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH), a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC), an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies includes 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands.

The vision of BBCH is to be the best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, and facility support services / professional services. BBCH gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

We offer a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, employer paid life and disability, 401K matching, and paid time off (PTO).

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.