Environmental Scientist

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Planner in Biloxi, MS. The role involves conducting environmental assessments, fieldwork, project management, and technical writing. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in environmental science and at least one year of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ESRI software is required. Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, and a 401k plan.
Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC currently has an opportunity for an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Planner. This position will provide technical capacity and expertise, as well as project management support. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field, and 1+ years of experience.

Duties and Responsibilities are as follows:
• Conducts Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
• Includes field work for site visits, and soil and groundwater sampling
• Ability to read and interpret analytical laboratory sample results
• Prepare and conduct technical writing of environmental planning, NEPA analysis, and other technical documents
• Coordination with stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Assists with oversight and management of federally funded projects
• Coordinates with state and federal agencies, contractors, project partners
• Contributes on development of Monitoring and Adaptive Management Plans, Project Implementation Plans
• Drafts contractor scope-of-work documents for habitat monitoring
• Assists with monthly and annual reporting
• Permitting, including state and federal (USACE), and wetlands permitting requirements
• Drafts and submits permit applications for construction projects
• Conducts wetlands delineations, including field work and report preparation
• Assists with annual groundwater sampling and facility SWPPP inspections
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for data analysis and map generation related to planning studies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions to increase efficiency.
• ESRI software experience.
• Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and objective.
• Flexible, able to immediately adapt to changing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field preferred.

Benefits Include:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.