Environmental Specialist II

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist II in Johnston, IA. This full-time role involves proposal writing, fieldwork related to environmental due diligence, and industrial hygiene assessments. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field, along with 2-5 years of experience. The position requires occasional travel and offers benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a 401k.
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: Project Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Specialist II is responsible for participating in a wide range of projects, which may include proposal writing and administration, report writing, various business development initiatives, and grant writing and administration. The Environmental Specialist II may also be responsible for assisting with a variety of fieldwork related to environmental due diligence, industrial hygiene, and hazardous materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
• Proposal research, coordination, writing, and formatting.
• Conducting industrial hygiene assessments for chemical and noise exposures
• Site visits include field sampling, data collection, field equipment operation, and other field activities associated with environmental projects
• Works independently on projects ranging from small to medium and assists senior staff on larger projects
• 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 follow 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 will require occasional travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or similar field. In the absence of a degree, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
• 2-5 years' experience in the environmental field
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (if not held, must be able and willing to obtain)
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and time management skills
• Be organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with building systems and mapping software

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds, on occasion
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions in outdoor and indoor environments

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a clean driving record for at least five years prior to the start of work. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check and drug and alcohol testing.

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