What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at BlackRock Resources LLC?
Environmental Scientist
Contract to Hire - On Site
Pittsburgh PA 15219
$30.00 - $34.00 Per hour based on matching experience
Description
In this role you will work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water, transportation, pipeline, renewable energy, and power infrastructure projects. You will work under the supervision of an experienced environmental scientist gaining valuable industry knowledge. You will support environmental permits, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation. You will assist senior and mid-level scientists in field work and processing data associated with the collection of natural resource data.
Primary Responsibilities
Contract to Hire - On Site
Pittsburgh PA 15219
$30.00 - $34.00 Per hour based on matching experience
Description
In this role you will work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water, transportation, pipeline, renewable energy, and power infrastructure projects. You will work under the supervision of an experienced environmental scientist gaining valuable industry knowledge. You will support environmental permits, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation. You will assist senior and mid-level scientists in field work and processing data associated with the collection of natural resource data.
Primary Responsibilities
- Function as an Environmental Scientist for natural resources field studies and environmental permitting
- Perform wetland delineations, ecological and/or biological field surveys and assessments, data interpretation, analysis, and report writing (utilizing USACE regional wetland dataforms ie Eastern Mountain and Piedmont, Midwest, and Northcentral-Northeast Regions) with oversight from senior staff
- Assist in the development of Clean Water Act 404/401 applications, NEPA environmental assessments or impact statements, natural resources and environmental permitting strategies and report preparation.
- Conduct field work in difficult and/or remote conditions including overnight team deployments of one-week durations throughout North America
- Prioritize tasks and deliver multiple projects concurrently with oversight from senior staff.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental/Natural Sciences, or closely related field.
- US Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory IV (or equivalent) Wetland training
- 3 year experience performing wetlands, aquatics, terrestrial or other field surveys to support permitting and environmental compliance related tasks.
- Experience coordinating with federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience using mobile data collection tools and GPS equipment.
- Ability to travel for field assignments and conduct field work in difficult or remote conditions with overnight durations throughout the region.
- Ability to navigate difficult terrain for long durations.
Salary : $30 - $34
