BackEnvironmental Specialist
@ Fenstermaker
What does this job entail?
- The Environmental Specialist will conduct site assessments, provide the necessary information and support to produce exceptional reports and assist with environmental permitting for customers.
- The Environmental Specialist will work directly with the office manager to perform the job responsibilities and assist with mentoring and training junior staff in wetland delineations, T&E species habitat assessments, and project permitting.
- The Environmental Specialist will be a champion and leader of our company’s core values while maintaining internal and external customer engagement and satisfaction.
Some responsibilities include:
- Delineating of wetlands as per the 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and appropriate regional supplements.
- Coordinating and conducting field work.
- Strong commitment to complying with Fenstermaker safety standards.
- Preparing requisite reports and associated maps.
- Leading wetland delineations and T&E species habitat assessments.
- Developing and managing of stormwater pollution prevention plans.
- Providing environmental and regulatory guidance on federal (USACE), state, and municipal laws to ensure compliance.
- Supporting team members with project permitting at federal, state, and local levels.
- Performing limited soil sampling.
Qualifications:
Am I qualified for this position?
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in Environmental Science or related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of directly related industry experience.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and situational awareness while conducting field operations.
- Ability to conduct field operations and lead a team through physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to multitask and work independently with limited supervision.
- Knowledge in plant identification.
- Familiarity with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
- Previous experience in wetland delineations and identification of hydric soils and plant species.
- Proficiency in ESRI software suite, GPS, and field data collection.
- Ability to travel; may require occasional overnight stays.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at: https://www.fenstermaker.com/about-us/careers/.
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Location: Shreveport, LA
Date Posted: August 30, 2024
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Job Type: Full-time