ERG Solid Waste Specialist

Solid Waste Specialist

Posted: August 30, 2017

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG, www.erg.com) has an immediate opening for a full-time, junior-level solid waste specialist. This exciting position involves supporting federal and state environmental agencies with researching solid waste policy issues, including those that pertain to municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and hazardous waste. The position is in ERG’s Boston office, and will start as early as October 15, 2017.

The ideal candidate must have:

• One or more years of experience in municipal solid waste or relevant field of study or practice.
• Experience researching waste management issues and initiatives, such as recycling, waste reduction, composting, lifecycle analysis, and organic waste (e.g., food waste diversion).
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.

Additional qualifications that are desired, but not required, include familiarity with biogas recovery from municipal solid waste or wastewater and international experience in any relevant scientific field of study or practice.

To be considered for this position, please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to john.wilhelmi@erg.com. Applicants are encouraged to respond no later than September 13, 2017. Qualified candidates who are invited to interview will be asked to submit transcripts and references. Any inquiries about this position should be sent to the email address listed above.