Environmental Staff Scientist

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an established and stable industry leader that is rapidly growing and where employees are our number one asset? Are you looking for a career that rewards your accomplishments with opportunity and compensation? Do you want to do more in your career? If so we are looking for YOU!

Cliff Berry, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced Environment Staff Scientist for our Fort Lauderdale location who will  play a crucial role in supporting the efficient and effective operations of the service center. This position entails a wide range of responsibilities, including administrative duties, SAP management, technical report writing, field service coordination, and business development support. The Environmental Staff Scientist is responsible for ensuring smooth communication between various stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating the completion of field service projects while prioritizing health and safety as the top goal.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure that health and safety protocols are strictly adhered to at all times, following established policies and procedures to prioritize the well-being of employees and customers.
• Assist in the expansion of services and business development efforts, Support the development and implementation of strategies to grow the service center's customer base and revenue streams. Collaborate with the Senior Geologist to identify opportunities for business expansion and improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive field reports documenting project activities, findings, and recommendations. Ensure reports are accurate, clear, and concise, adhering to company standards and client requirements.
• Responsible for creating job packets in SAP, including invoicing and billing processes. Ensure accuracy and completeness of job packets, monitor dailies for any discrepancies, and communicate changes as needed. Provide regular updates to the Senior Geologist on SAP transactions and financial activities.
• Field and direct incoming calls from customers and employees, ensuring prompt and professional responses. Maintain constant communication with relevant stakeholders to optimize service center operations. Provide regular reports to the Senior Geologist regarding field service activities and operational performance.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including creating purchase orders, scheduling pick-ups and deliveries, and coordinating daily schedules for field service work and equipment dispatch.
• Coordinate with customers to ensure timely payment and proper extension of credit. Assist with collections efforts as needed to maintain healthy financial operations. Provide billing and collections reports to the Senior Geologist for review and analysis.
• Be available to extend scheduled working hours as needed to accommodate emergency coverage or to complete ongoing work.
• Able to perform duties while on call as needed for emergency response activities as well as company on call management duties after required training.

• Previous experience in administrative roles, preferably in a field service or similar industry.
• Previous technical report writing experience, preferably in a field service or similar industry.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and protocols.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support operational requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required or 2 to 4 years of experience in environmental related field services.
• Minimum three (3) years previous supervisory experience and field experience.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.

Work Environment
The characteristics described here are representative of the typical work conditions while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and material. The noise level in the environment is moderately noisy.

Exterior environment involves hazards, requiring the use of protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations and some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust and noise.  May be required to work in confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops. May be required to work in adverse weather conditions. Hazards include possible exposure to toxic, corrosive, or flammable chemicals. Work involves being around dangerous equipment.

Safety
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

EEO Statement
Cliff Berry Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.