Environmental Chemist I

Overview:

FPM Remediations, Inc. (FPMR) is currently seeking an Environmental Chemist I for a junior-level full-time position at its San Antonio, TX office. This position supports managing and validating laboratory and field data for field investigations across the United States.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will support environmental data management and reporting for FPRM's investigation and remediation programs. Data management and reporting responsibilities include:

• Support FPM's Data Management System, including entering data into various federal and state data management and validation systems [e.g. Environmental Resources Program Info Management System (ERPIMS), Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS)]
  1. Review Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) for completeness, formatting, and data quality
  2. Import, verify, and manage laboratory and field data in EarthSoft EQuIS
  3. Evaluate data quality and usability, including units, methods, qualifiers, detection limits, and coordinates
  4. Troubleshoot data load errors and document resolutions
  5. Prepare and submit ERPIMS data deliverables to the U.S. Air Force using ERPToolsX
• Provide data validation support to FPMR's Senior Chemist for laboratory analytical report packages and assist in producing data validation reports.
• Assist in soliciting bids from analytical laboratories to support projects, which will include preparing descriptions of work scope (e.g., quantities/types of analyses, QA/QC requirements, reporting formats) and distributing to candidate laboratories with requests for pricing.
• Support development of Quality Assurance Project Plans for project sampling and analytical programs.
• Prepare tables, figures, and data summaries for technical reports
• Track submission status, validation feedback, and resubmittals
• Communicate data issues and required corrections with laboratories and internal project staff
• Follow established SOPs and assist with continuous improvement of data management workflows
• Occasional travel across the United States to support collection of field samples

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. or higher in chemistry with coursework related to environmental science
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to evaluate chemical and environmental data
• Able to clear security background check for federal facility access
• The following are desired but not required:
• Familiarity and interest in GIS software and applications
• Laboratory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and data quality awareness
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office: Word, Excel, and Access)
• Ability to learn environmental databases and regulatory data systems
• Effective communication and technical writing skills
• Desire to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team
• Ability to adapt to changing situations
• Ability to travel for occasional field assignments across the country
• Ability to participate in safety training and follow company safety standards
• Experience with EQuIS, ERPToolsX, GIS, Power BI, SQL, or data visualization tools is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Security Clearance:

Must be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered background investigation and obtain required access credentials for federal data submission systems, as applicable.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle tools and controls; operate vehicles and equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; see, talk, hear. Field work is performed in on various outdoor terrain and regularly requires the ability to navigate uneven ground or other obstacles found in natural surroundings.

Travel:

Some travel to field sites may be required, potentially (~25% to 50% travel initially). Fieldwork may involve performing physically demanding tasks and working 10-hour days (typically five (5) 10-hour days per week), potentially in adverse field conditions (cold, hot, high wind, dusty environment, rough terrain) in remote locations.

Work Environment:

General office and field work environment.