Environmental Scientist | Southwest
3 Months ago
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
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Job Description
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Scientist in Flagstaff, AZ. This full-time position involves fieldwork focused on environmental inspection and monitoring during utility-scale electrical transmission projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, documenting impacts on sensitive resources, and collaborating with construction personnel. Compensation ranges from $23 to $35 per hour, and benefits include medical coverage and paid time off.
Benefit Summary:
Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k and 401k match opportunities
• ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time
• Bereavement Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Regional Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Compensation: $23 - $35 per hour, based on relevant experience
This position is expected to work 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week. This position is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Scientist is responsible for providing environmental inspection and monitoring during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects. This position will ensure resource protection measures are being implemented to protect sensitive resources (i.e., archaeological, paleontological, biological, and visual resources; waters; soils; unique geological features; etc.) and ensure construction activities remain in compliance with agency requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge System Permits
• Document and report impact to sensitive resources
• Track progress of construction activities and implementation of approved mitigation measures
• Inspect construction vehicles and equipment for cleanliness
• Ensure best management practices are implemented
• Work collaboratively with construction and regulatory personnel to develop solutions and implement permit conditions
• Photo document ecological site conditions
• Prepare daily reports
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Position may require some outside travel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, biology, paleontological, archeology or related field or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions
• Competence using global positioning system (GPS) units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices
• Ability to work well individually or in a team setting
• Possess strong communication skills
• Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain
• Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable
• Ability to relocate close to the project, as needed
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current stormwater inspection certification
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Biological resources (specifically avian surveys, raptor identification, and/or botanical surveys)
• Soils
• Restoration and reclamation processes
• Experience performing environmental inspections on large-scale utility construction projects
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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