Associate Environmental Scientist

Description

About You

You are excited to apply your bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, environmental management, the environmental regulatory field, biology, chemistry, or a related field. You have good organization skills, can multi-task, and have the skills to manage multiple priorities. You can use those skills, along with working knowledge of current environmental regulations and principles, to contribute to project teams. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, but you are also comfortable working independently. You have strong writing, editing, presentation and communication skills. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.

About Integral

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today's challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients.  Since our founding 20 years ago, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and  professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners.  We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

About the Job

We are currently seeking an entry-level Associate Scientist for our newly developing Permitting and Planning practice that will provide project management support in our San Francisco Bay Area offices. The position will support project managers working for multiple clients and on a wide variety of projects involving permitting and planning, environmental impact assessments, and natural resource evaluations. Projects will range from public infrastructure to residential housing and conservation. This opportunity will be exciting for someone who has interest in assisting and learning about field work to support project permitting.  You will demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for overseeing environmental compliance on behalf of our clients, while delivering assignments within budget and on schedule. This role provides an opportunity to learn to prepare and manage the environmental regulatory authorization process and gain familiarity with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal and state Endangered Species Acts, Clean Water Act, and other relevant environmental laws.

Career growth at Integral offers future opportunities to manage projects, communicate with clients, and present and/or publish your work through science conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Most assignments will require teamwork, though a few will be entirely your responsibility.

The person hired for this role will be expected to be onsite at various locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area for training, to conduct project site visits and construction monitoring, and other related project requirements.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Environmental Scientist in our Permitting and Planning practice group, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:

• Attending site visits, documenting observations of flora and fauna, and writing site assessments and descriptions
• Execution of permit applications and client deliverables
• Attending project meetings, preparing project schedules, and documenting meeting outcomes
• Supporting task management and other administrative support tasks

Qualifications

Candidates must be a recent graduate or currently pursuing a graduate degree in biology, chemistry, environmental health, or similar field.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a professional field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Possess strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

An employee’s total compensation package includes annual salary, company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation with a company-match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability, paid sick leave (80 hours per year), paid vacation (determined by title at hire), paid holidays (9 days per year), and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be pro-rated to reflect part-time scheduled hours, if applicable.

We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and are committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. Integral Consulting Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions); national origin; age; sexual orientation; disability; marital status; military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status; gender identity or gender expression; or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.

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Keywords

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