Job Description

Assistant Environmental Scientist

The Environmental Services Global Practice of *** is seeking a motivated Assistant Environmental Scientist.
The preferred candidate will be a part of a large, long-term program management team. The Assistant Environmental Scientist will participate in conducting environmental and siting studies, prepare permit applications and analyze environmental data for various types of projects, including distribution line routing and siting.
Additionally, the Assistant Environmental Scientist may conduct field surveys and assessments and collect project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.

The preferred candidate will be located on, or willing to relocate to Long Island, New York in the vicinity of Hicksville, NY. The candidate will need to travel within the boundaries of Long Island and the Far Rockaways and will need to possess a driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities
• Assist in conducting field surveys and assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies.
• Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry practices.
• Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
• Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.
• Assist in permit applications to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program.
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Bacic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation,

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