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Assistant Environmental Scientist (Atlanta, GA)

Atlanta, GA 30319

Posted: 11/21/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Environmental Job Number: 626407 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Description:
The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission lines and solar facilities. 
  • Assist in conducting field surveys, 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 best practices.
  • Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
  • Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.
  • Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.
  • Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. 
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program Required - Prior internship or natural science field experience Preferred
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
- Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
- Basic 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. - Valid driver's license Requir

 

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program   

 

Required
  • Prior internship or natural science field experience Preferred   
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
  • Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.  
  • 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.    
  • Valid driver's license  

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.