Mid to Senior-Level Technical Associate
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Mid to Senior-Level Technical Associate
Skeo Solutions, Inc - Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
Skeo Solutions is an employee-focused consulting firm providing innovative, collaborative and multidisciplinary solutions to complex and pressing issues in environmental stewardship, social equity and economic opportunity. Our commitment to social equity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Our primary client, either directly or indirectly, is the federal government, which expects all Skeo staff members to maintain and provide neutral, non-advocacy technical assistance and support. We are seeking a team- and detail-oriented Middle-Level to Senior-Level Technical Associate to join Skeo on a full-time basis, with full-time options ranging from 30 to 40 hours per week. Location is flexible, but reliable internet connection and being within two hours of a major airport are required. This position will entail providing technical research, writing and analysis associated with health and environmental impacts of contamination at Superfund and other contaminated sites. Candidates should be comfortable presenting technical information in front of small or large groups of diverse communities. Prospective hires must be willing to travel an average of 2-10 days per month at various locations throughout the U.S. All staff are expected to reflect Skeo’s operating principles: dignity, respect, compassion, integrity and accountability. Applicants should be able to multi-task, work effectively on a team, maintain a positive attitude and have excellent communication skills.
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in environmental science, environmental engineering or other related field. • At least five years of experience performing research and analysis of technical information related to the environmental field. • Strong writing and communication skills with an ability to communicate technical information to a lay audience in plain language, both in writing and verbally. • Experience and interest in working with community, tribal and/or environmental groups on technical issues related to site cleanup. • Willingness to support a range of projects, including projects outside of primary expertise. • Willingness to travel an average of 2-10 days a month. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience presenting technical information to community groups and diverse audiences, including for potentially contentious situations virtually and in-person. • Expertise in hydrogeology, hydrology, or other areas that facilitate the understanding of contaminant transport in the environment. • Expertise in human or environmental risk assessment. • Expertise with environmental sampling methods, site characterization and cleanup technologies. • Experience with the Superfund cleanup process (removal actions, site investigation, remedy selection, remedy implementation). • Experience with RCRA or other federal or state environmental cleanup programs. • Strong project management skills. • Meeting facilitation skills. • Experience working with and supporting diverse communities. • Experience providing culturally-responsive support.