Staff Scientist III (Environmental)

Location: Remote, but must be local to Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Fresno, San Ramon, or Marysville, California. Travel, overnight travel, periodic weekend work, and overtime are required.

Salary: $65,000–$85,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides environmental consulting and sustainable engineering services across water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

What you will do

• Support environmental and stormwater compliance projects for clients.
• Conduct stormwater inspections, sampling, desktop evaluations, and visual observations.
• Develop and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and site stabilization plans.
• Prepare Rain Event Action Plans, related documentation, and compliance reports.
• Provide on-site training to construction crews on stormwater pollution prevention.
• Support natural resources, wetlands, environmental permitting, and other routine or complex initiatives.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree, preferably in environmental disciplines, sciences, or engineering.
• At least 3 years of relevant SWPPP experience, including sampling and analysis, stormwater and non-stormwater observations, restoration, landscape construction, and erosion control.
• Current QSP Certification; QSD Certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of California State Water Board permits, the California Stormwater Construction General Permit, and the CASQA Construction Handbook.
• Experience with SMARTS and competency with Google Earth KMZ.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and knowledge of environmental regulations and industry practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• People-focused culture supporting employee well-being, growth, diversity, and inclusion.