Regulatory/Environmental Scientist III
Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. · Asheville, NC · 2 days ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Responsibilities
- Contributing to NEPA, regulatory, and scientific projects through collaboration with the Project Manager and team members
- Preparing environmental studies
- Overseeing public comment analysis processes
- Analyzing environmental data, including chemical contaminants
- Assisting in natural resource management activities
- Assisting clients with environmental permitting needs
- Facilitating project meetings and general project management/oversight - travel may be required
- Cooking staff capacity and maintaining project schedules and deadlines
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in natural resources management, ecology, environmental science, or similar field.
- Minimum 8+ years’ experience in scientific investigation, policy, and communication or a combination of graduate degree and professional work experience.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, legislation, and regulations (e.g., CWA, ESA, NHPA, CERCLA).
- Experience managing or contributing to regulatory or environmental documents, preparing environmental studies, analyzing environmental data, and assisting in natural resource management activities.
- Experience assisting clients with their environmental permitting needs including state environmental reviews, site characterization studies, and agency coordination.
- Experience facilitating project meetings and public meetings, coordinating staff capacity, and maintaining project schedules.
- Cultivating relationships with key agency stakeholders, local land managers, and agency representatives.
- Must be a proactive communicator. Excellent customer service. Strong technical writing skills.
- Must be able to thrive in a self-directed environment.