Environmental Specialist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

  Position Overview

The Environmental Specialist II is a position building on skills gained as an Environmental Specialist I that supports the project team by conducting environmental evaluations, producing environmental related reports and other related tasks.  In this role, an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency within the following responsibilities and competencies.

 

Responsibilities/Job Purpose

·         Conduct Baseline Environmental Assessment.

·         Conduct internal and external research by gathering current and historical data from city and township ordinance, maps and site visits.

·         Conduct inventory on operational and calibration status; sample instruments; and chain of custody sheets.

·         Maintain safe work environment by complying with Atwell and/or site-specific Health and Safety Plans by: using proper personal protection equipment, obtain and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification, participating in the Atwell medical monitoring program, and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

·         Monitor and train crew members for proper safety precautions.

·         Conduct field work by collecting samples and field measurements in accordance with project scope of work.

·         Prepare samples for laboratory submittal by following appropriate sample preparation protocol and completing chain-of-custody documents.

·         Assist in leading of field activities by directing subcontractors and field staff, and recording field notes legibly and accurately.

·         Prepare summaries, figures, and graphs by tabulating analytical data, site data, and field notes.

·         Prepare soil boring logs and sample data tables.

·         Prepare draft and final reports by assembling notes and details in written format under direction of project team leader.

·         Coordinate site access and provide notification of site activity to client.

·         Utilize AutoCAD and related software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards as outlined in the Atwell Product Quality Manual.

·         Establish personal network.

·         Communicate with Senior Environmental Specialist, Project Manager, and Team Leader on workload status in order to meet designated chargeability goals.

 

Required Competencies

·         Demonstrate accountability and dependability by completing tasks and assignments accurately and on time, following up as appropriate, taking responsibility for actions, meeting deadlines, following company policies, practices and procedures.·         Workload management skills.·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.·         Illustrate initiative and resourcefulness.·         Adherence to Product Quality Standards.·         Technical report writing/editing skills.·         40-Hour health and safety training (OSHA).·         Demonstrated ability to apply fundamental concepts to practical situations utilizing your background of a BS Environmental Science (or related field or equivalent experience) and two (2) plus years of experience.  

Required Competencies (CONT.)

·         Demonstrate an intermediate understanding and application of the following technical skills.

o   Accident Reporting

o   AutoCAD

o   Baseline Environmental Assessments

o   Boring Log

o   Brownfields

o   Communication Skills

o   Confidentiality

o   Construction Practices

o   Cross Section Construction

o   Earthworks

o   Geographic Information Systems

o   GIS Systems Administration

o   GPS Processing

o   Geophysics

o   Hydrogeology

o   Plan Interpretation

o   Site Planning (Zoning, Ordinances’, Regulations, Process)

o   Soil Erosion Control

o   Storm Water Detention

o   Topographic Codes

o   Water Main Design

o   Well Water Design

o   Wetland Delineation

o   Wetland Identification

o   Wetland Development and Permitting

o   CPR Training

o   First Aid Basic Training

o   MS Office