Environmental Scientist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Required Capabilities and Credentials

  ·    Previous experience conducting wetland delineations in CT and the collection of biological and other natural resource data.  Experience locating wetland boundaries and data plots, as well as other environmental data points using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment is also required.

  ·    General understanding of federal and state permitting processes, including CT, MA, and/or RI.  An understanding of the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA), and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) is a plus.

  ·    Effective communication skills in interacting and communicating with other members of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as regulators and/or clients.

  ·    Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

  Preferred Capabilities and Credentials

  ·         Qualified soil scientist in Connecticut as defined in CGS Section 22a-38.

  ·         Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certification.

  ·         Experience conducting environmental compliance inspections at construction sites.

  ·         Certified Erosion, Sediment, & Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI) and/or Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC) Certification.

  ·         Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS suite of products including ArcGIS Online.

  ·         40-hour OSHA Training.

  Education and Experience

  · Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

  · Minimum 2-5 years’ work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.

  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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