ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf specializes in completing large volumes of small to medium-sized projects and serves the wireless communications and commercial real estate industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and multiple branch offices throughout the U.S. Trileaf's mission has to do with the way we treat each other, our clients, and our vendors. Treating others with respect, keeping our promises, being honest, and acting in good faith, are all core values of Trileaf's culture. Trileaf employees are rewarded with opportunities to learn new skills, collaborate with teammates, and become better overall professionals.

Summary:
Trileaf is seeking a full-time, Project Scientist/Environmental Professional with 5+ years of experience conducting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) / Section 106 Reports and/or environmental due diligence work (including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments).

Responsibilities and Duties
The Section 106 / NEPA Scientist position's main responsibility is the drafting and compilation of a standardized summary report. Maintaining expertise regarding the overall Section 106 / NEPA laws and the FCC's interpretation of their application is a key element of the position. The National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires federal agencies (such as the FCC) to assess the effects its actions may have on historic properties and the environment. On behalf of our telecommunications clients, we investigate potential impacts, initiate consultation, and help to resolve concerns. With regards to NEPA research, our scientists perform a screening of listed and/or proposed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, National Wetland Inventory Maps (NWI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) etc. All work is done in accordance with FCC Rules Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. Subsequent to these activities, a Project Scientist must be able to interpret the compiled information and prepare a report.
Phase I ESA responsibilities include the drafting and compilation of a standardized report in accordance with ASTM E-1527-13 (AAI) and occasionally conducting site visits of wireless communications facilities and commercial properties. Performing QA/QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients within established timelines is also an expectation of the role. The site visit is comprised of taking detailed field notes, photographs, and conducting interviews. Subsequent to field work, office activities consist of performing regulatory agency file reviews, reviewing historic data (including but not limited to topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs), reviewing title/lien search reports, and environmental databases.

Qualifications and Skills
To be considered, the resume of the applicant must show that the applicant possesses the following qualifications/skills:
Strong writing and editing skills
Be an independent worker with a strong work ethic
Skill and patience to produce work with very few if any errors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfort with communication with the public, via phone or email
Ability and willingness to travel (travel not expected to exceed 2-3 days at a time)
Valid Driver License
Experience conducting the following assessments is preferred:
Section 106 Consultation
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
NEPA Reports
Previous HAZPOWER and/or ACM/LBP licensing
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Sustainability, Geography, Architectural History, Civil Design/Planning, Communications, or related field
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Short-term & Long-term Disability and Life insurance - 100% paid for by Trileaf
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401k with Trileaf matching
3 weeks of PTO per year
8 Holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
*Employer paid Health, Life and AD&D for employees

Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.