Assistant Environmental Scientist Atlanta, GA Posted: 11/18/2024
Details:
Position Overview: The Assistant Environmental Scientist will support environmental and siting studies, assist in preparing permit applications, and analyze environmental data for diverse projects, including high-voltage transmission lines and solar facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct field surveys and assessments, collecting data for environmental impact analyses.
Contribute to the development of technical reports, environmental impact statements, and field studies.
Assist in using GIS data for map production, adhering to best practices and standards.
Support environmental site investigations, erosion control activities, and subsurface soil sampling.
Participate in environmental compliance audits.
Help prepare various permitting applications, including those for air quality, land use, and cultural resources.
Assist with site selection studies and related NEPA documentation preparation.
Adhere to company and site safety policies.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with all company policies and standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related natural science field from an accredited institution is required.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
Internship experience or prior fieldwork in natural sciences is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills for both verbal and written technical information.
Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment and compliance audit procedures.
Familiarity with the environmental permitting process.
Experience with GPS technology and the ArcGIS desktop environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must meet the company's vehicle driving standards as outlined in its Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.