Human Health Risk Assessor

Responsibilities:
Primary duties will be to participate in environmental investigations at commercial and military facilities; perform all aspects of human health risk assessment reports in accordance with U.S. EPA federal (CERCLA/RCRA) and California EPA guidelines, and other client-specific guidelines; perform fate and transport modeling and quantitative analyses for human health risk assessments; prepare responses to client, regulatory, and internal comments on all documents and supporting materials; and work for project managers and task managers on all aspects of environmental investigations and project planning. Must be competent with all aspects of report preparation, which includes background research, data evaluation, report writing, table preparation, and deliverable completion with intermittent review by team leaders. This position may involve business development and is expected to transition into a more supervisory role.

Experiences Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience conducting human health risk assessments or environmental investigations. Candidates must have past experience performing environmental investigations with the government, military, or commercial business sectors. Preferred candidates will also have experience conducting human health risk assessments reviewed by DTSC. Academic training and applied experience in human health risk assessment, toxicology, biological surveys, NEPA/CEQA, statistics, remedial investigations, environmental fate and transport, risk communication, or analytical chemistry is preferred. Knowledge of quantitative modeling tools is a plus. Candidates must have the demonstrated ability to work both independently at times and as part of a team, depending on the given project. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment, and be able to meet and manage deadlines. Candidates must clearly state how their combined education and experience meets or exceeds these essential requirements. Qualified candidates should forward resume and salary requirements to the address listed below.

Skills Required:
Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office suite of programs. Must have direct experience and excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with statistical software or Access is highly desirable. Must have ability and skills to efficiently work in front of a computer workstation for considerable periods of time. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Education Requirements:
MS, MPH, or Ph.D. in Biology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Toxicology, or a related field.

Relocation Assistance:
Negotiable