Entry Level Environmental Planner/Scientist/Facility Assessor

Scout is seeking an entry level Environmental Planner/Scientist/Assessor. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work on environmental planning documentation (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]/California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA]), environmental compliance audits, facility condition assessments, and other related tasks. This job will expose the selected candidate to a wide range of exciting environmental/engineering opportunities at a thriving small business.

Scout is headquartered in San Diego (Encinitas) and provides environmental planning, aquatic sciences, facilities management & engineering services to clients nationwide. Scout is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a California-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).

This position entails supporting the preparation of environmental planning (NEPA/CEQA) documents, and other related tasks, to include conducting environmental research and contributing to other environmental documentation. The position also includes tasks as a general assessor supporting linear and surface area facilities assessments. While the geographic focus of this position is the southwest, work may occur nationwide.

This is a part-time, hourly position with a fluctuating schedule with a potential to become a full-time position with a standard schedule. The specific terms of employment to be determined commensurate with applicant’s experience/background and specific project needs.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Performing data collection/research tasks, analyzing data/information, and then writing summaries of findings
• Applying professional competence with specialized knowledge of physical and/or natural sciences, including participation in occasional field surveys and/or project meetings
• Contributing to the preparation of environmental planning documents (i.e., NEPA/CEQA) including: data collection, authoring document sections, preparing impact analyses, identifying potential mitigation measures, and contributing to the public involvement process
• Rigorously and objectively applying knowledge and an understanding of scientific principles, natural resources/systems, and environmental regulations to assist federal, state, local, and private interests in environmental planning, permitting, and compliance projects
• Participating in facility condition assessment projects
• Taking notes at project meetings and preparing complete yet concise well-written meeting summary notes
• Working efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining an appropriate level of quality
• Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, coworkers, partner firms, and other work-related persons
• Performing other duties as assigned

You Are Qualified Because You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, science, engineering, planning, or related degree
• 0 to 3 years of experience in environmental planning or demonstrated understanding of environmental issues, regulatory compliance, or resource conservation/preservation (graduate study may count toward professional experience)
• Familiarity with NEPA, CEQA, and related environmental laws and compliance requirements
• Ability to multi-task in a team environment across a multi-office organization
• Confidence to interact directly with clients and other subject matter experts, and the humility and interpersonal skills necessary to work in a collaborative team environment
• Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to teamwork, and proven ability to be a motivated self-starter
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and establish or shift priorities under tight deadlines
• Physical ability to inspect large complexes at a fast pace (assessors typically walk up to 5 miles per day) and occasionally lifting and/ or moving up to 40 pounds.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, writing, and analytical skills
• An ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time as required
• Understanding of the U.S. military or military experience
• Ability to quickly learn software systems used for facility condition assessments (e.g., BUILDER™)
• Live within an acceptable daily commuting distance to our Encinitas office

You’ll Enjoy Working at Scout Because You Believe in Our Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Bring your A-Game
• Enjoy the Ride

Scout is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Encinitas, CA 92024

Salary : $22 - $25