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Job Description
Environmental Scientist/Environmental Specialist
Overview:
The Environmental and Cultural Resources Team is looking for an additional environmental scientist to assist with permitting projects with federal and state agencies in the Southeast US Region. The applicant must have strong writing skills and should be familiar with the National Environmental Policy Act requirements for different project types and state level requirements. Successful applicants will have previous experience filling out categorial exclusions environmental assessments or environmental impact statements and coordinating with federal state and local entities. Some field visits may be required. GIS background preferred. Vantage Point is a dynamic engineering firm with offices around the United States. We specialize in broadband and power engineering projects generally for rural communities. The Environmental and Cultural Resource Department includes an interdisciplinary group of individuals that complete projects to support the engineering staff and for clients elsewhere. This position is for the VPS Birmingham Alabama office. A hybrid position is possible after a training period for those within an hour of Birmingham.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinate with the team and federal and state agencies on permitting requirements
- Submission of documents
- Project management to meet deadlines and client needs
- Quality control/quality assurance of technical reports and permits
- Writing and preparation of NEPA documents
- Field surveys as needed
- Some supervisory tasks for junior staff
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or higher in one of the following fields (or related field): environmental resource management; ecology; geology; biology; forestry; sustainability; natural resource management; planning; archeology; history
- Experience with federal or state permitting for environmental resources required
- Valid US Drivers license clean driving record
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Ability to be in the field/travel a plus but not mandatory
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical dental vision life disability insurance 401(k) and more. Wages $25$30pr/ hour depending on experience.
About Vantage Point Solutions
Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people both employees and clients first. VPS is a customerfocused technologydriven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband power and financial industries.
Vantage Point is employeeowned and because client success means employee success the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork respect and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun too).
EEO
Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
