Risk Assessor - AMEC Earth & Environmental
AMEC is an international project management and services company that designs, delivers and supports client assets for customers across the public and private sectors. AMEC employs more than 20,000 people working from a network of offices throughout the U.K., U.S. and Canada, as well as regional offices and projects worldwide. Additional information can be obtained from our website at www.amec.com.
Job
The ideal candidate will have an M.S. degree in a related field and 5 to 10 years experience in performing human or ecological risk assessment, with demonstrated expertise in toxicology, and statistics/modeling. Responsibilities for this position include those associated with all aspects of human and ecological risk assessment, including but not limited to environmental data evaluation and statistical analysis, literature research and analysis, hazard assessment, dose-response evaluation, food-chain modeling and report preparation. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, dedicated, energetic, confident, a problem solver and have excellent communication skills.
Accountabilities
Manages projects from inception to closure
Prepares proposals and assists in preparation of large scale proposals
Prepares reports that demonstrate technical knowledge
Develops ecological sampling, restoration and monitoring plans
Develops sampling plans and interprets results of sediment toxicity testing
Performs field investigations
Qualifications
Minimum of 5-10 years of risk assessment/environmental consulting experience
Master's degree or PhD in Ecology, Toxicology, Biology, or similar field
Established project and task management record
Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience working in a variety of regulatory environments (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, MCP, EPA Region 1)
Specialty in metals, PAH, PCB or dioxin evaluation a plus
Wetland delineation experience a plus
AMEC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
To Apply: Apply online at www.amec.com/careers
(NVCoC updated 06/11/08)
