Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (Kansas City)

About the role

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in and conduct environmental assessments, supporting environmental compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including power generation and electrical transmission construction activities, oil & gas activities, renewable projects, industrial sites and water treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting field surveys, environmental compliance audits and assessments and collecting project-related data.
• Aid in preparation of technical reports including industrial and construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESC Plans), Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Facility Response Plans (FRP), Hazardous waste management (RCRA), and environmental field studies.
• Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
• Aid in performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
• Aid in conducting environmental compliance audits.
• Aid in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as storm water, land use and local permits.
• Aid in observing and documenting environmental compliance on construction projects and industrial sites.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license required.