**Job Summary**
**AECOM** is seeking a Entry-Level Environmental Risk Assessor / Toxicologist to be based in Oakland or Sacramento, California.
_This position is expected to begin in March / April 2022._
**At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.**
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
**Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.** We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
+ Support human health risk assessments, ecological risk assessments and contaminated site investigations
+ Support execution of projects involving soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air investigation, compliance, and remediation activities in accordance with State programs, Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) programs
+ Provide office support for data management and prepare portions of project documents, including risk assessment tables, conceptual site models, and text;
+ Conduct literature searches and reviews on toxicological, biological, or other risk assessment subject matter
+ Assist Project Managers in efficient execution of project scope of work on time and within budget
+ Ability to work independently as well as in group with diverse staff in office and non-office setting; and
+ Must demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees
+ Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, detail-oriented work style, willingness to learn, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.
+ Candidates may be asked to submit a drug test, medical surveillance screening, and/or MVR (motor vehicle record) screening at the time of hire
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Public Health, or Environmental Science (with a biology or chemistry concentration), or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; MS Word and MS Excel;
+ Valid U.S Driver's license
+ Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Ability to review and interpret toxicity information, regulatory guidance documents, and associated regulations.
+ Understand and assist with site conceptual models;
+ Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings;
+ Conduct on-line database searches, i.e., threatened and endangered species, toxicity and bioaccumulation data, etc.
+ Possesses technical report writing skills;
+ Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office or other software such as EQUIS or SQL for data management activities. Specific experience and efficiency in complex MS Excel spreadsheets and functions to compile, organize, and evaluate field and laboratory data for incorporation into technical reports. Recognize and identify discrepancies in results obtained in such assignments and follow-up with senior personnel to resolve these situations;
+ Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed; and
+ Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training.
**Additional Information:**
+ Relocation is not available for this position.
+ Sponsorship is not available for this position.
**What We Offer**
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
**Job Category** Sciences
**Business Line** Environment
**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
**Country** United States of America
**Position Status** Full Time
**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 262921BR
**Additional Locations** US - Sacramento, CA - 2020 L St
**Virtual:** No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
