Environmental Biologist
FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. Our goal is to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues.
Join our team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!
This role will perform and direct the performance of Section 404 wetland delineation. Advises client regarding legal approaches to reducing and avoiding agency jurisdiction and the advisability of so doing.
Educates client in permit processes; notifies the client about project design approaches that will minimize regulatory burden and recommends a course of action.
This role develops scopes of work for regulatory-related projects, calculates project budgets and fees, and develops project schedules.
Writes and supervises the writing of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements by the NEPA / CEQA and USACE regulations.
The Biologist (CG06) position must have experience in Biological Assessments and Regulatory Permitting. This role will report to Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- With the help of FCS Senior Biologist(s), prepare sections of initial studies, environmental impact reports, and other related documents.
- Analyze project effects on biological resources for environmental compliance, such as those related to CEQA and NEPA.
- Perform field investigations and analysis of field data, including wetland delineations, biological resource inventories, pre-construction, and rare plant surveys.
- Contribute to regulatory permitting efforts.
- Support development of client relationships, business development, and proposal
Skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills, including solid telephone and written skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Self-motivation and resourcefulness in completing assigned tasks.
- Ability to work on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work efficiently in an active and fast-paced office environment.
- Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Data Analysis skills.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field
- 6+ years of related experience in biological / environmental projects and tasks
- Requires knowledge of general ecology, botany, and zoology
- Good working knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations and NEPA / CEQA documentation
Competency in two or more disciplines :
- California botanical inventory experience
- Terrestrial wildlife experience, especially bird identification
- Aquatic Resource (wetlands) Delineations as they pertain to state and federal jurisdictions.
Working knowledge of the following is a plus :
- State and federally endangered species acts
- US Clean Water Act sections 401 & 404
- Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act
- California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600 et seq.
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Work Environment
The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. FCS is dedicated to allowing our staff to elect hybrid office / home working location options.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The position will be exposed to all weather conditions and terrain. The position requires working outdoors and traveling to and from project sites.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand / finger dexterity;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer / laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld.
Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in.
Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be.
We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.
Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.
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Environmental Biologist
FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. Our goal is to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues.
Join our team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!
This role will perform and direct the performance of Section 404 wetland delineation. Advises client regarding legal approaches to reducing and avoiding agency jurisdiction and the advisability of so doing.
Educates client in permit processes; notifies the client about project design approaches that will minimize regulatory burden and recommends a course of action.
This role develops scopes of work for regulatory-related projects, calculates project budgets and fees, and develops project schedules.
Writes and supervises the writing of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements by the NEPA / CEQA and USACE regulations.
The Biologist (CG06) position must have experience in Biological Assessments and Regulatory Permitting. This role will report to Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- With the help of FCS Senior Biologist(s), prepare sections of initial studies, environmental impact reports, and other related documents.
- Analyze project effects on biological resources for environmental compliance, such as those related to CEQA and NEPA.
- Perform field investigations and analysis of field data, including wetland delineations, biological resource inventories, pre-construction, and rare plant surveys.
- Contribute to regulatory permitting efforts.
- Support development of client relationships, business development, and proposal
Skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills, including solid telephone and written skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Self-motivation and resourcefulness in completing assigned tasks.
- Ability to work on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work efficiently in an active and fast-paced office environment.
- Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Data Analysis skills.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field
- 6+ years of related experience in biological / environmental projects and tasks
- Requires knowledge of general ecology, botany, and zoology
- Good working knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations and NEPA / CEQA documentation
Competency in two or more disciplines :
- California botanical inventory experience
- Terrestrial wildlife experience, especially bird identification
- Aquatic Resource (wetlands) Delineations as they pertain to state and federal jurisdictions.
Working knowledge of the following is a plus :
- State and federally endangered species acts
- US Clean Water Act sections 401 & 404
- Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act
- California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600 et seq.
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Work Environment
The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. FCS is dedicated to allowing our staff to elect hybrid office / home working location options.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The position will be exposed to all weather conditions and terrain. The position requires working outdoors and traveling to and from project sites.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand / finger dexterity;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer / laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld.
Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in.
Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be.
We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.
Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.
Environmental Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY : The Environmental Specialist supports the Environmental Manager in the collection and reporting of data and is responsible for the operation of environmental systems in a direct and / or supervisory role.
The Environmental Specialist may supervise and interact with field staff on a variety of construction and technical issues across multiple divisions.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
Collects, reports, and tracks environmental monitoring at relevant locations. May be responsible for completing and maintaining facility operating records.
Activities could include conducting storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting and training in accordance with the existing facility-specifics Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and the general provision of the Industrial Storm Water General Permit (ISWGP).
- Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with Division and Business Unit management as well as regulatory agency representatives.
- In conjunction with the Environmental Manager, performs site audits, completes and analyzes monthly environmental reports and other status reports as well as assisting with completing or managing required environmental sampling and reporting.
- Performs and oversees activities related to rolling out and completing necessary projects.
- Conducts and supervises landfill monitoring, operation and maintenance of gas extraction or leachate management systems.
- Oversees and works with outside vendors handling environmental systems and makes recommendations regarding vendor activities.
- Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting and compliance task tracking.
- Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training for Environmental Technicians, Landfill Managers, and other employees.
- May assist with project management duties associated with construction projects, including but not limited to, tracking construction progress and compliance.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Certified Professional Engineer and / or Certified Professional Geologist designation obtained or in progress.
- Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery / recycling.
- Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
- Strong written and oral communication skills required.
- Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
- Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in landfill operations or environment.
Salary Range : $73,900.00 $92,400.00 USD Annual
Benefits
Personal Competitive pay401(k) with employer matchInsurance MedicalDentalVisionShort- and Long-Term DisabilityAccidental Death & DismembermentLife Health Care and Dependent Care Spending AccountsPaid time off HolidaysVacationSick Time Paid parental leaveEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)Employee discount programs Professional Career advancement and development opportunitiesBusiness resource groups Women of RepublicV.
A.L.O.R (Veterans)Black Employee NetworkUNIDOS Safe place to work Five-star rated onboarding and ongoing safety training Opportunity to serve your communityIndustry-leading environmental company in a stable industryPurpose-driven career in sustainability For Drivers Paid CDL training in some areasLocal routes so you’re home every night
Environmental Ethics
DutiesGrading and preparation for grading; Organizing and submitting grades; Possibly holding office hours; Attending training sessions / meetings with the course instructor;
Lecture attendance; General teaching related duties Minimum Qualifications BA in Philosophy of equivalent; good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course.
Preferred Qualifications BA in Philosophy of equivalent; prior experience as a TA, normally in Philosophy at U of T; good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (critical theory).
Relevant CriterionThe need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position.
Environmental Technician
ABOUT YOU
Are you interested in a career that protects the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value?
If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting full-time career opportunity for you Porter Ranch / Santa Clarita, CA!
Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 2,000 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Our Mission is : To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles : We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders.
We care for the well-being of our people and offer :
- Competitive compensation packages - Salary Range $18-$20 / hour
- Industry leading benefits packages, including company paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Progressive vacation policies and company holidays including floating holidays to meet the diverse needs of our people
- 401(k) plan and competitive match offered
- A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
- An educational reimbursement program
- Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size
A Day in the life :
The Environmental Technician position is responsible for performing day to day inspections of components in the LDAR Program.
This position will be responsible for maintaining and care of their monitoring equipment and overall maintenance of the LDAR inventory.
The following list of duties are the responsibility of the Environmental Technician.
- Participate and be engaged in the safety culture
- Complete comprehensive Job Safety Analysis at their jobsite
- Maintain and use all required PPE
- Perform and document calibration of monitoring instrument as required
- Perform and document calibration-precision test and response time test as required
- Perform and document field inspections accurately, safely and efficiently
- Document on leak tag completely and accurately for all leaks found
- Hang inventory tags and re-hang fallen inventory tags
- Document and report any tag maintenance and inventory discrepancies found in the field
- Document Management of Change and assist to maintain the accuracy of field inventories
- Perform and document drift assessments, where applicable
- Participate in training for career development, safety and maintaining required certifications
- Perform any other duties assigned by client or project manager(s)
Organizational Core Competencies :
- Perform all duties with integrity, safety and a professional mentality
- Promote a positive and inclusive work / team environment
- Communicate all program deficiencies and improvements
- Report all non-conforming work
- Ensure effective communication
- Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and good judgment when dealing with sensitive company, personnel and client information
- Foster collaboration and communication
Education Requirements :
- High School diploma required at minimum, preference given to applicants with an associates or bachelors degree in science related or environmental programs.
- Novice knowledge in LDAR related hardware and tools
- Novice knowledge in Federal, State and local LDAR regulations
Years of Experience :
0-2+ years of industry experience preferred
Systems :
- Experience with Workday is beneficial
- Experience with LDAR database software programs is beneficial
Licensures / Training Requirements :
- Valid Driver's License is required
- Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) is beneficial
- State / Region applicable Safety Council Training is beneficial
- Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) training is beneficial
- Man lift Certified is beneficial
- First Aid and CPR Certified is beneficial
Safety / Drug Screening :
- Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening
- Must be able to successfully pass a urine, alcohol, and hair test
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights
- Ability to pass an OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation, and don respiratory equipment
Travel :
Ability / willingness to travel locally and overnight 75-100% of the time
Soft Skills :
- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
- Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel / management
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Able to work independently, managing multiple responsibilities (i.e., self-starter, self-motivated)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think and act strategically and proactively
- Resourcefulness, flexibility, and resiliency to operate in a dynamic work environment
Schedule / Essential Physical Functions Disclaimer :
The schedule and essential physical functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, this position may require the individual to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- Standby and on-call duty may be required, and the individual must be able to respond to the facility within one hour
- Some shifts will require working alone
- Must have the ability to lift 20-30 pounds using Company provided equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly preferred. All employees will be subject to policies and procedures of the Company that may be dependent on vaccination status.
MAKE THE MOVE
From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.
We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues.
Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we'd love to speak with you.
Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
Environmental Underwriter
Job Opportunity :
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has exciting opportunities for Environmental Underwriters to join our teams in San Francisco or Los Angeles and New York City.
We will also consider other BHSI office locations for well qualified candidates.
The Underwriter position is responsible for managing an existing renewal book of business as well as developing and expanding new business opportunities through production & marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business opportunities and utilizing underwriting acumen to select sound Environmental risks.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Maintain and develop the Environmental book of business which mainly consists of Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) and Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) business.
- Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships across respective territories.
- Work closely with loss control, actuary, claims and legal teams to evaluate risk and provide solutions to customers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.
- Travel as required to achieve business goals.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience :
- 2 7 years Environmental underwriting or similar experience.
- Existing regional broker relationships and / or proven ability to develop same.
- Strong underwriting acumen and attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Strong communication skills including proven negotiation and presentation experience.
- BS / BA Degree or equivalent experience.
BHSI Offers :
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
The base salary range for this position is from $80,000.00 to $135,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience.
We value our teammates both their capabilities and character as demonstrated by our amazing culture.