Staff Environmental Scientist - Permitting & Compliance (Houston)

Duties

• Coordinate project teams to deliver a variety of tasks, including completion of site visits, field surveys, agency consultations, permit applications, compliance plans, and reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of deliverables such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and site inspection reports.
• Direct and participate in field-related activities, including logging soils, air monitoring during investigation and remediation activities, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, collection of soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis, and collection of soil for physical analysis.
• Assist in assessing soil and groundwater data, developing soil and groundwater sampling plans, data compilation for soil, air and groundwater analytical results.
• Track and maintain permitting schedules, deadlines, and deliverables for on-time submissions and approvals.
• Assist Project Managers with tracking project scope, schedule, and budget, developing project execution plans, preparing change orders, and reviewing invoices.
• Participate in regular project status meetings with clients and internal stakeholders, document action items and follow-ups.
• Aid in the development of internal and external progress reports.
• Subcontractor contracting, scheduling, and management of field activities.
• Participate in business development activities including client meetings and proposal preparation.
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required, and at least 4 years of related professional experience (5 years preferred).
• Consulting experience is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory regimes.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and best practices.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).