Ecology and Environment, Inc., an international environmental consulting firm, is offering an exciting opportunity for a mid-level Environmental Specialist to join our team working exclusively with the USEPA to support and manage a broad range of hazardous materials emergency responses, site investigations, and Homeland protection-oriented activities. The successful candidate will work out of our Seattle, WA office.

Responsibilities:
• Work on a team tasked with environmental emergency response readiness • Travel, emergency on-call and outdoor field work • Plan, conduct, manage, and report on field assessments for hazardous materials • Operate environmental sampling/monitoring equipment • Participate in and develop training drills and exercises • Develop and update Standard Operating Guidance documents for various topics • Project management • Client interaction

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline • 5+ years of experience with an environmental consulting firm or government agency and significant experience leading field projects • OSHA 40-hr training required • Experience with field monitoring and analytical equipment • Emergency response experience desired • Counter Terrorism, Chemical Warfare Agents, and Weapons of Mass Destruction experience desired • Familiarity with EPA analytical methods and knowledge of federal environmental regulations • Experience writing sampling/work plans, guidance documents, and analyzing and presenting data in formal reports • Ability to successfully manage budgets • Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Ability to travel to support business needs

E & E is its people. We are a knowledge based culture with an integrated staff of more than 85 scientific and engineering disciplines–a group of innovators who pave the way in implementing environmental solutions. E & E has been dedicated to environmental conservation and enhancement since our founding in 1970. Our vision for the 21st century is to continue our tradition of leadership in implementing environmentally sustainable practices. At the end of the day, we know that the world is a better place because of our work. E & E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment, with a competitive benefits package. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Local candidates preferred. Ecology and Environment, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer. M/F/V/D.