What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at Terracon?
General Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Experience Opportunities
Requirements
Requirements:
What You’ll Do
- Lead and contribute to a variety of environmental projects, including:
- Telecom NEPA reports
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Field investigations and site assessments
- Coordinate project teams and help drive projects from initiation through completion
- Perform site observations, inspections, and reporting
- Provide consulting services and technical expertise to clients
- Support project oversight, implementation, and delivery of high-quality results
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Experience Opportunities
- You’ll play a hands-on role delivering impactful environmental services by performing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. Your work will span important regulatory programs, including:
- Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
- Section 404 Permitting
- Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
- Conduct desktop research of readily available resources to evaluate project sites for the presence of natural and/or cultural resources and potential environmental issues and compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Consult with other technical professionals and supervisor on routine and complex projects.
- Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection; analyzing data and reporting results.
- Manage permit applications and technical document reviews, including proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
- Conduct field investigations, including soil, groundwater and vapor sampling
- Analyze environmental data and interpret results
- Research historical and regulatory records
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining Terracon’s established quality standards on all projects.
- Prepare clear, concise technical reports that translate complex environmental concepts into actionable insights for clients
- Performs other office, laboratory or field studies and duties that may be assigned by more senior level professional staff or the Department and/or Regional Manager.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources Management, Biology, or related natural science field.
- Two years of experience is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.