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Staff Environmental Scientist (Albuquerque, NM)

Albuquerque, MO 87109

Posted: 07/22/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Environmental Job Number: 617263 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Description:
  • Perform permit coordination with project team, environmental and non-environmental permit tracking using permit tracker
  • Coordinate with client peer groups for permitting deliverables
  • Manage field team deliverables
  • Assist with completing field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources
  • Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
  • Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
  • Review non environmental permit applications and process applications with the associated approval body
  • Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
  • Work includes a mix of field assessments, report/permit preparation and travel.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, Archaeology or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of permitting including one of the following but not limited to:
  • Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in New Mexico.
  • NPDES NOI and NOC
  • Construction permits
  • Department of Transportation Occupancy and Excavation permits
  • Fish and Wildlife Service, Section 7 consultation
  • State Historical Preservation Office, Section 106 consultation
  • Section 404, 401 and Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide and Section 10 permitting
  • 2 yrs previous consulting experience related to environmental and non-environmental compliance inspections
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental and non-environmental review and permitting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in computer software (ARC Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL). Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
  • 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.
Preferred
  • Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods, environmental compliance and compliance audits, environmental permitting process (i.e., basic knowledge of waters and wetland permitting, threatened and endangered species permitting and cultural resources), and work in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
  • Knowledge of the agencies that govern wetland resources and stormwater.
  • Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices.
  • Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS and GIS equipment and support software.

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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.