Immediate need for a talented Staff Environmental Scientist. This is a 7-12 months (Contract to Hire-Opportunity) opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta, GA(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:24-41166
Pay Range: $36 - $42/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel: 20% - will use either a Fleet Vehicle OR Personal Vehicle - Candidate MUST have a valid Driver's License.
- Ability to travel outside of normal working hours, including weekend.
- There's a potential that this position might be eligible for flex 9/80. It would be under manager's discretion.
- There's no remote/no hybrid works available.
- Coordinating with project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of necessary project reports and materials.
- Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare responses in a timely manner.
- Applying technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting.
- Advising clients and team members of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
- Managing work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, biology, ecology, or related field from an accredited program is required. (Must show on resume as "Completed" IF the graduation date isn't provided.)
- Minimum 4 years of related professional experience, consulting preferred.
- This position will require knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables.
- Knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
- Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).
- Ability to travel outside of normal working hours, including weekends.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
- Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver's license required; in addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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