Ecological Risk Assessor

April 19

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $70k - $90k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🎲 Risk

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AECOM

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AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.

Cities • Commercial & Residential • Education • Governments • Healthcare

10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

📋 Description

• AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated full-time Ecological Risk Assessor. • Responsibilities include supporting a wide range of projects for Federal clients. • Must be willing to perform field work as needed. • Performing ecological risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance. • Developing Risk Assessment Work Plans and contributing to Sampling and Analysis Plans. • Successfully coordinating with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff. • Preparing technical deliverables, including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations. • Maintaining knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments. • Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Ecology, Zoology or related area. • 4+ years of experience performing ecological risk assessments. • US Citizenship required. • Valid Driver’s License and able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records and background check. • Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics. • Applied knowledge of USEPA Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund. • Excellent technical writing and communication skills. • Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead. • CERCLA experience with Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and ROD development. • Experience working on Navy or Department of Defense projects. • Experience dealing with the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9. • Experience working with projects in Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific Islands. • Experience performing wildlife assessments.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits. • Paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks. • Flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program. • Business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.