Environmental Scientist

About This Role

This entry-level position within the Landfill Gas/Air Quality Department involves evaluating data for compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and completing and submitting reports within mandated timeframes. The role requires strong oral and written communication skills for liaising with clients and regulatory agencies, and the successful candidate will work as a team member to complete high-quality assignments within specified time frames and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into spreadsheets using formulas and conditional formatting, and evaluate the data for compliance with state and federal regulations for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
• Compile and write reports for various landfills to meet compliance requirements for state and federal regulations
• Communicate throughout each day with co-workers on relevant findings that may affect a client’s ability to meet regulatory standards
• Evaluate landfill gas flare data and extraction well data for compliance with federal and state regulations
• Complete annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Emission Inventory calculations and reports
• Attend Air Compliance Inspections at various landfills
• Perform Tier 2 sampling and flare performance testing at various landfills
• Learn, discuss, and become well versed in the following regulations:
  • 40 CFR Part 60 – Subpart XXX
  • 40 CFR Part 62 – Subpart OOO
  • 40 CFR Part 63 – Subpart AAAA
  • Title V Programs in – Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana with the potential to work with additional State’s Title V Programs
  • 40 CFR Part 98 – Subpart A, C, W, and HH

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science or related field
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong writing skills and use of Microsoft Word
• Strong computing skills including high level use of Microsoft Excel

About the Company

Since 1991, Weaver Consultants Group has built its reputation on exceptional client service, strong project leadership, and smart business management. The company thrives by embracing change and finding practical, forward-thinking solutions in an industry shaped by shifting regulations, evolving trends, and rapid innovation.