Job description

Purpose
Responsible for environmental studies related to the land development industry, including wetland delineations, stream assessments, tree inventories and threatened and endangered species, environmental permitting, and coordination with regulatory agencies at the Federal, State, and Local levels.
Key Responsibilities
At the Operational and Company Level

• Work closely with more senior staff members to learn and assist in environmental work.

Do the Work

• Conduct field investigations, including wetland delineations, perennial flow evaluations, Resource Protection Area boundary delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments and field surveys, forest stand delineations and natural resource inventories, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Utilize GPS to collect field data, compile the survey information, and produce maps.
• Compile reports summarizing the field investigations, analyze data, and prepare supporting maps and exhibits for Clients.
• Assist in the preparation of Section 404/401 permit applications and impact exhibits to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and State and Local environmental agencies.
• Assist with Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area applications such as Water Quality Impact Assessment and RPA encroachment requests for Local approval, and NPDES permitting and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans through States.
• Work closely with senior and mid-level environmental scientists to learn and assist with the Environmental team’s work.

Success Metrics

• Works effectively with internal leaders as well as external clients.
• Have a sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Be self-reliant
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum zero to three (0-3) years’ experience.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons.
• Wetland, plant, and soil identification skills preferred
• AutoCAD and GIS skills preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a project team.

Essential Functions

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Pass a motor vehicle check
• Indoor Work
• Outdoor Work
• Lift/Carry up to 20lbs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Operating Computer
• Extreme Temperatures
• Reach Outward
• Reach above Shoulder
• Push/Pull 13-25lbs
• Crawling
• Bending
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Note: The position description is intended as a summary only of key duties. Other related duties may be assigned as appropriate.
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Behaviors
Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations
Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Location: Herndon,Virginia,20171,United States, Herndon, VA 20171

Location: Herndon,Virginia,20171,United States, Herndon, VA 20171

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

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