Ceqa/Nepa Project Scientist

Description

About You

You are an experienced environmental scientist specializing in completing projects under the California Environmental Protection Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Clean Water Act. You enjoy developing and implementing innovative approaches to resolving complex matters, such as environmental impact assessments, and environmental site assessments. Experience in other types of environmental evaluations (e.g., risk assessment, and site investigation) is a plus. As a lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. You know how to prepare winning proposals and exceed clients’ expectations. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. People thrive under your coaching. 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 a Project Scientist for our Toxicology, Health, and Ecological Sciences business area. The position will support multiple clients and projects, with the common theme of using sound science and employing commonly accepted tools for supporting CEQA projects and risk assessments. The day-to-day work will vary and may involve data management, risk assessment, statistical analyses, literature review, fieldwork, and writing. Career growth at Integral offers future opportunities to manage tasks and projects, communicate with clients, and present and/or publish your work through scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Most assignments will require teamwork, though a few will be entirely your responsibility. This position may offer in-office, hybrid, or remote opportunities based on the candidate's location and the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

As a Project Scientist, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparing permit applications and interfacing with agency-permitting staff
• Coordinating tribal and cultural resource assessments and consultations
• Conducting and/or coordinating biological site assessments and surveys
• Execution of technical work and client deliverables
• Developing environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Task and project management
• Conducting environmental impact to include the air quality and greenhouse gas emission studies utilizing CalEEMod and RoadMod

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, toxicology, or a related technical field.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to successfully manage all aspects of medium-to-large-sized projects, encompassing the development of proposals, including the development of scope of work/technical approach, budget, and schedule
• Experience and/or Interest in learning other aspects of environmental consulting including risk assessment, risk communication, and more
• 5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in the technical field
• Good working knowledge of environmental science
• Strong quantitative skills
• Experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents, and associated impact analysis, including Initial Studies and Environmental Assessments
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Knowledge of California and federal resource agency permit requirements, including NMFS, USFWS, CDFW, USACE, and California natural resource and clean water act and coastal zone permitting agencies and RWQCB/SWRCB
• Ability to provide quality control of self-produced work products
• A desire to grow intellectually and professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with MS Office software suite

Annual Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000

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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