Senior Environmental Project Scientist

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Company:

Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering and architectural design. From its headquarters in St. Louis, MO, and multiple branch offices throughout the U.S., Trileaf serves the wireless communications, commercial real estate and financial industries.

Job Summary:

Trileaf is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Project Scientist with 3-5 years of field experience conducting environmental due diligence work on telecommunications and commercial real estate projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) and Phase II ESAs and/or Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review Reports and migratory bird evaluations. This position is based in our Chandler, Arizona office (Phoenix).

Phase I ESA responsibilities include conducting site visits of wireless communications facilities and commercial properties. The site visit is comprised of taking detailed field notes, photographs, conducting interviews, and performing regulatory agency file reviews. Subsequent to field work, office activities consist of reviewing historic topographic maps, Sanborn maps, city directories, aerial photographs, title/lien search reports, environmental databases, regulatory and other documents followed by the interpretation of the compiled information and the drafting of a standardized report in accordance with ASTM E-1527-21 (AAI).

NEPA responsibilities include conducting site visits of proposed wireless communications facilities. Prior to conducting the site visit, a preliminary screening of listed and/or proposed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, Wetland Inventory Maps (NWI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) etc., as well as correspondence with Tribal, federal, state, and local agencies 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, an individual must be able to interpret the complied information and prepare a NEPA report.

Perform Migratory Bird Evaluations (MBEs) which includes conducting ground-based field surveys of migratory bird nest(s) located on telecommunications towers using a high-powered spotting scope in order to identify the species of bird occupying the nest, determine the status of the nest “active" or “inactive" and preparation of a report based on the findings of the evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to project location, take detailed notes and photographs of site (2-3 days per week)
• Conducting interviews, in person, via email, and over the phone
• Ordering & analyzing government database records
• Performing regulatory agency file reviews
• Reviewing historical data (including topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs)
• Drafting a standardized report using information from these various sources
• Perform QA/QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients
• Completing requested revisions & submitting report within pre-established timelines
• Conducting field work to collect samples of potentially contaminated subsurface media (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor) and/or indoor air
• Compare analytical contaminant data collected to applicable regulatory standards
• Ability to conduct a preliminary screening of listed and/or proposed threatened and endangered species and critical habitat
• Reviewing publicly available databases such as the Wetlands Inventory and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered, the resume of the applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications/skills:

• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to conduct field work
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Good computer skills
• Independent worker
• Commitment to excellence
• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Phase I Assessments (ASTM E1527)
• Phase II Assessments (ASTM E1903)
• NEPA Assessments

Qualifications / Experience:

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Licensed Asbestos/Lead-based paint Inspector
• Mold assessment/indoor air quality (IAQ) experience
• Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018)
• Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528)
• Record Search with Risk Assessments (SBA SOP 50 10 6)
• Environmental Professional (EP)
• Wetland Delineations

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company
• Short-term , Long-term & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
• 3 weeks of PTO per year
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.

Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , genetic disorder, , protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.