Environmental Scientist- Senior Environmental Permitter

Environmental Scientist- Senior Environmental Permitter

Job Summary

The Environmental and Cultural Resources Team is looking for an experienced environmental scientist to assist with permitting projects with federal and state agencies. The applicant must have strong writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and should be familiar with researching construction permitting requirements for different project types. Successful applicants will have previous experience filing local, state and federal categorial exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements and communicating with agency officials. At a senior level, the successful applicant will complete projects independently, manage deadlines efficiently, and delegate to environmental technicians. This is a remote position unless based near one of the Vantage Point offices.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate with the team and federal and state agencies on permitting requirements
• Writing and preparation of permits and NEPA-related documents
• Documentation of processes for clients and internal tracking procedures
• Some supervision of projects and staff

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following fields (or related field): environmental resource management; ecology; geology; biology; forestry; sustainability; natural resource management; planning; archeology; history
• Experience with federal or state permitting for environmental resources required
• Valid US Driver’s license, clean driving record
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to be in the field/travel (less than 10% of the job)

Vantage Point is offering full-time positions with benefits for this opening. The benefits for full-time positions are as follow:

• Health Insurance
• Bonus
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Pay $30-$34/hr DOE, overtime possible

About Vantage Point Solutions

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people – both employees and clients – first. VPS is a customer-focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, power, and financial industries.

Vantage Point is employee-owned, and because client success means employee success, the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”

Originally posted on Himalayas