Human Health Risk Assessor - AECOM (Job)
Description:
AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated full-time Human Health Risk Assessor to become an integrated member of AECOM’s risk assessment and remediation practices. The location of this position is flexible and may be either in-office, telecommuter, or hybrid.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting a wide range of projects for federal government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
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Performing human health risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
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Developing Risk Assessment Work Plans and contributing to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
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Successfully coordinating with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
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Preparing technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
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Maintaining knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
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Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.
Skills/Eligibility:
Minimum Requirements:
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BA/BS degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or other related area AND 6+ years of experience performing human health risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting OR a demonstrated equivalency of work experience and education.
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Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
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Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in environmental science/studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or other related area.
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Applied knowledge of USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund (RAGS).
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Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
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Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
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Experience conducting vapor intrusion assessments.
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Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead.
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Experience working on Navy or Department of Defense projects.
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CERCLA experience with Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and ROD development
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Experience dealing with the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9
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Experience working with projects in Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific Islands
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Preferred work location Hawaii