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Assistant Environmental Scientist

Advastar, Inc

Assistant Environmental Scientist

Downers Grove, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION | CHICAGO/DOWNERS GROVE, IL | ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

    We are in need of an Assistant Environmental Scientist in Downers Grove, IL to complete field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including transmission, oil and gas, renewable, and transportation.

    • $25-$30/hr. based on experience
    • 40 hours per week, M-F
    • Contract with opportunity to convert FT (Contract-to-Hire)
    • Working location will be in either The Downers Grove or downtown Chicago offices.

    Description:

    The Assistant Environmental Scientist - Permitting will work with the office’s Natural & Cultural Resources group within the Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:

    • Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocol and procedures.
    • Assist with completing field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources.
    • Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
    • Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
    • Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
    • Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
    • Inspect
    • Frequent overnight travel to field locations may be required (50-70%)
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
    • 0-2 years of relevant professional experience if possible.
    • Previous course work related to environmental science, biology, natural resource or other applicable coursework
    • Previous work experience with natural resource permitting a plus.
    • Experience with GPS equipment or GIS a plus.
    • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    • Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
    • Ability to work 50% or more in the field.
    • EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans