Our office in Richland, Washington, is seeking a versatile Ecological Risk Assessment Specialist to join some of our industry’s most talented environmental professionals. At INTERA there is a wide variety of projects to support, and never a lack of opportunity for skill advancement and career growth. We are looking for an individual who excels in multi-project environments and can work seamlessly in and out of teams. As a company we are dedicated to providing clients with reliable, world-class solutions because protecting and restoring the environment is what we are dedicated to as individuals. INTERA’s corporate vision is Delivering Excellence with Every Solution and we are searching for someone who embodies this on both a personal and professional level.
Additionally, INTERA is ready and willing to provide relocation assistance to Richland, which is part of a growing metropolitan area called the Tri-Cities that includes Kennewick and Pasco. In this charming area of Washington they celebrate sunny weather almost all year round, 200 different wineries, and plenty to do for sports and outdoor enthusiasts such as hiking, fishing, and camping. Join us today!
Job Description
The successful candidate will provide ecological risk assessment support to INTERA projects. A key responsibility of this position is to perform routine ecological risk assessment assignments in a manner consistent with USEPA and/or state regulatory requirements and associated guidance. Demonstrated experience with terrestrial evaluations is a must, with aquatic evaluations a plus, as well as familiarity with human health risk assessment guidance for shallow soil contamination.
The ideal candidate must be able to work under limited supervision and be able to participate in more complex assignments under closer supervision. Assignments include data reduction, compilation of dose-response data, exposure assessment, exposure point concentration evaluation, risk characterization, scientific management data point (SMDP), data analysis, and report preparation.
Other tasks include regulatory guidance and literature research with the critical evaluation and synthesis of regulatory guidance, compliance criteria for chemicals in potential exposure media (groundwater, surface water, soil, air, food), and scientific literature. Must be able to evaluate, select, and apply standard risk assessment techniques, procedures and criteria to perform technical assignments and QA/QC activities.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of applicable experience required, with a primary emphasis on ecological risk assessment
- BS or MS in Ecotoxicology, Risk Assessment, Biology, Public Health or a related technical field (PhD preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience with proUCL, RESRAD-BIOTA, or other similar tools
- U.S. citizenship is required to fulfill government contract requirements
About INTERA
INTERA is a geoscience and engineering consulting firm founded in 1974 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with 15 offices across the United States and Europe. Our employees say that what they value most at INTERA is our corporate culture—because not only do we believe that our people are our most important asset, we embody it. As an employee owned company, we are invested in providing a good work-life balance, cross-office connection and culture, generous benefits packages, and even performance-based bonuses. These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10-25 years at INTERA. We are proud of maintaining a reputation for excellence, leave no room for politics, and empower all our employees to accomplish their best. Come join our talented team of professionals who provide best-in-class services in our industry!
