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Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Field Scientist
- Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate:
- Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage
- Universal waste and e-waste management
- Stormwater and wastewater systems
- Spill prevention and control measures
- Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance
- Solid waste management and recycling streams
- Chemical storage
- Material storage and management
- Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms, etc. for environmental risks.
- Review facility documentation including:
- Hazardous waste manifests
- Emergency response plans
- Spill logs and incident reports
- Inspection checklists
- Training records
- Environmental permits
- Environmental records
- Equipment records
- Environmental performance data
- Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms
- Propose corrective actions to address compliance gaps
- Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.)
This position is primarily scheduled during standard business hours; however, periodic on-call coverage and off-hours work may be required. The employee must be willing and able to travel to client sites, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
Education
BA/BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
Experience
- 0-3 years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments.
- Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
Skills/Competencies
- Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials).
- Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently in field settings.
- This position is based in Tampa and requires frequent travel within a 300‑mile radius. Candidates must be able to reliably travel throughout this region.
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
- This position requires successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing.
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Why you'll love working with us
- Medical, dental and vision plan options.
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401k plan.
- Paid time-off and holidays.
- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
- Other perks and incentives.
- Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
- 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
Annual Expected Pay Range$45,000—$55,000 USD
We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer
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