Environmental Scientist

08th July, 2024

One Tech Engineering is searching for an Environmental Scientist for a position located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Environmental Scientist will Perform permit coordination with project team, and environmental and non-environmental permit tracking using a permit tracker.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, Archaeology or a related natural science degree.

Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.

Environmental Scientist Responsibilities:

• 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 of the Environmental Scientist:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, Archaeology or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required.
• 2 years of previous consulting experience related to environmental and non-environmental compliance inspections.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental and non-environmental review and permitting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of permitting including one of the following but not limited to: Section 404, 401 and Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide and Section 10 permitting; State Historical Preservation Office, Section 106 consultation; Fish and Wildlife Service, Section 7 consultation; Department of Transportation Occupancy and Excavation permits; Construction permits; NPDES NOI and NOC; Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in New Mexico.
• 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.