Environmental Scientist

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Environmental Science team is actively seeking a motivated Junior Environmental Scientist to join the team in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Recent Arizona and/or Southwest U.S. based experience with biological resources, NEPA documentation, Section 404 permitting, hazardous materials assessments, and associated field work
  
• Knowledge of Southwest U.S. flora and fauna
  
• Skilled in navigating by use of topographic map or aerial photography
  
• Previous environmental work experience with ADOT, MCDOT, City of Phoenix, etc.
  
• Technical writing skills including experience preparing Biological Evaluations/Assessments, Preliminary Jurisdictional Delineations, Section 404 Pre-Construction Notifications and Individual Permit applications, Preliminary Initial Site Assessments (PISA's), Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA's), NEPA documentation including Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments
  
• Familiarity with FHWA, ADOT, USFWS, AGFD, BLM, USFS, MCDOT and other federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to the environment
  
• Experience in a consulting firm or government agency
  
• GPS/GIS proficiency
  
• Ability to build relationships and network with partners in remote locations
  

Qualifications

• BS or MS - relevant college majors include Biology, Environmental Science, or related majors
  
• 1+ years of relevant experience
  
• Desire to work in both an office environment and in the field
  
• Prior field experience
  
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills
  
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10%)
  
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment as well as the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments concurrently and meet deadlines
  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

ID 2022-5677

Location : Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Education Bachelor's Degree

Employee Type Regular

Discipline/Focus Environmental