[Remote] Environmental Project Scientist (FULLY REMOTE - Minneapolis, MN)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence. They are seeking a full-time Environmental Project Scientist to conduct environmental due diligence work on telecommunications and commercial real estate projects, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and NEPA Review Reports.
Responsibilities
- Phase I ESA responsibilities include conducting site visits of wireless communications facilities and commercial properties. The site visit is comprised of taking detailed field notes, photographs, and conducting interviews. Subsequent to field work, office activities consist of performing regulatory agency file reviews, reviewing historic data (including but not limited to topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs), reviewing title/lien search reports, and environmental databases, followed by the interpretation of the compiled information and the drafting of a standardized report in accordance with ASTM E-1527-13 (AAI). Perform QA/QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients within established timelines
- NEPA responsibilities include conducting site visits of proposed wireless communications facilities. Prior to conducting the site visit, a preliminary screening of listed and/or proposed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, National Wetland Inventory Maps (NWI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) etc., as well as correspondence with Tribal, federal, state, and local agencies in accordance with FCC Rules Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. Subsequent to these activities, an individual must be able to interpret the complied information and prepare a template NEPA report
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Valid Driver License
- Capable of fieldwork
- Ability and willingness to travel (travel not expected to exceed 2-3 days at a time)
- Good computer skills
- Be an independent worker
- Dedicated to excellence
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields
- Experience conducting one or more of the following assessments is welcomed but not mandatory: Phase I ESAs, NEPA assessments, Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), Asbestos/lead based paint inspections, Previous HAZPOWER and/or ACM/LBP licensing
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