Environmental Scientist 1 - Northern NJ

Apex is seeking entry-level Environmental Field Scientist 1 positions that will be responsible for conducting comprehensive on-site environmental assessments at various operational sites to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal corporate environmental protocols. This role, utilizing an established checklist, will evaluate facility operations; identify risks; ensure environmental programs are properly implemented; and provide correct actions as needed to support environmental regulatory programs.

This posting is forNorthern NJ but we are hiring nationwide across these locations: Boston, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Jackson, Atlanta, Tampa, Nashville, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, Pocatello, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, and Sacramento.

The anticipated start date is mid-March.

Travel:Role requires 80% travel to operational sites and must be able to drive to client sites within an approximate 300-mile radius of Newark, NJ

Your Responsibilities as an EnvironmentalField Scientist:

• Conduct scheduled andon-callenvironmental inspections atoperational sites to evaluate:
  
  
  
  • Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage
  • Universal wasteande-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
  
  
  
  
• Inspectareas such asloading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas,material handling areas,andmechanical 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
  • Environmentalperformance data
  
  
  
  
• Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms
• Proposecorrective actions to address compliance gaps
• Perform field work including collectingand processingenvironmental 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, DataAnalytics, or related discipline.

Experience:

• 0-3years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments.
• Experience in distribution,logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environmentsstronglypreferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials).
• Ability to interpretenvironmental 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.

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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.

Req ID: 11121