Senior Environmental Specialist - Environmental - Columbus, OH

Description

• Review interim draft and final reports, mapping, plans and computations for completeness and accuracy prior to every submittal to the Project Manager
• Review and understand Company and Department Quality Assurance and Quality Control guidelines to ensure each work product meets the highest professional standards and follows the established quality procedures
• Preparation of maps depicting environmental data collected, including development of project-specific maps utilizing geographic information system (GIS) software
• Coordinate regularly with applicable government agencies to identify natural and socio-economic resources potentially affected by assigned projects
• Analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess impacts to the natural and human environment and identify mechanisms to avoid, minimize or mitigate for impacts
• Provide support for business development sales force
• Assist in the planning and execution of public participation and outreach for projects
• Respond to regulatory agency comments and problems as quickly as possible
• Assist in identifying new opportunities with existing and potential clients
• Develop plans, technical reports and/or permit applications to document impacts to the natural or human environment
• Perform field data collection for environmental investigations and natural resource surveys
• Maintain positive relationships with clients to assist in resolving project questions such as project scope, environmental procedures, and schedule
• Collect and compile geographic information for project site(s) including, but not limited to, use of global positioning system (GPS) instruments
• Collect and compile environmental data from samples of soil, water, and other materials for analysis
• As directed by the Project Manager, review work performed by other departments and/or sub-consultants to insure satisfactory performance

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office applications
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in consulting or regulatory environment, in the environmental science field
• Understand and maintain proficiency with environmental regulations applicable to the development of transportation and other civil works projects
• Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work in variable conditions, including uneven ground and access to remote sites
• Strong team player with effective internal & external communication skills
• Experience with ARC GIS preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance