Environmental Scientist I

Hodges, Harbin, Newberry & Tribble is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist I in Atlanta, GA. The role involves assisting with environmental compliance, permit applications, and regulatory coordination. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science is required. Candidates will perform routine tasks under supervision and may work remotely, although some travel and office presence is expected. Availability for communication outside regular hours is also required.
Accountable to: Principal or Environmental Manager

Responsible for: This is an entry-level position with a consulting engineering firm and does not require previous experience, although that is helpful. Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions about assignments. Performs a variety of routine tasks that are intended to provide experience and interaction with higher-level staff, methods, practices, programs, and culture of the corporation. For training and development purposes, assignments may include some work that is typical of an Environmental Scientist II. This position will be responsible for helping facilities maintain compliance with environmental regulations and their monitoring requirements.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university in Environmental Science or similar program.

Responsibilities: Job Duties to include (not exclusively):
• Assist Environmental Scientist II or higher with environmental compliance
• Locating, researching, and disseminating current information for environmental regulations for states and municipalities in the Southeast.
• Permit application support and writing for various types of environmental sites in the southeast.
• Responsible for regulatory coordination and meetings on projects in process.
• Assist with document review of various groundwater, surface water, methane, leachate, air, NPDES monitoring/compliance data, and statistical analysis reports if needed.
• Permit application review and quality control for internal HHNT work within your discipline and regulatory review file review.
• Some travel in the Southeastern US and work out of other HHNT offices should be expected.
• Support and perform field work and support wetlands studies, delineation, threatened and endangered species studies, etc.
• Responsible for report writing including jurisdictional determination request (JDR), threatened and endangered species assessments, etc.
• Assist and write Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SP3) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC) for various sites in the Southeast.
• Minimum requirement of 2,080 hours (direct/billable and indirect) worked for the company per year. We anticipate approximately 90% of the time will be direct/billable and 10% of the time will be business development/general.
• Preparation of GIS figures as needed.
• Pursue and obtain your Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), and/or other Environmental Certifications.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Direct Time: 100%

Availability: Be available 24-7 by iPhone (company provided) within reason. Scan for emails and texts at night and on weekends. Most tasks can be handled remotely but when required, office hours when needed.

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