Environmental Scientist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are looking for a team oriented and energetic problem solver to become the next integral member of our environmental science team. The Environmental Scientist will work directly with our experienced team of Project Managers, Geologists, Ecologists and Environmental Specialists on characterizing natural resources and documentation of potential environmental impacts on a diverse range of infrastructure projects. Successful candidates must share our vision for integrating the built environment and natural resources by seeking common-sense solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to our high standard of excellence in our fast-paced, growing environmental practice.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

special offer

Download all 10 Environmental Scientist Job Descriptions

100Hires
eBook

Free Guide:

The Ultimate guide
to recruiting

Field data collection of soil, water, and other materials for environmental and natural resource surveys
Collect and compile geographic information using global positioning system (GPS) equipment
Develop plans, technical reports and/or permit applications to document natural or human environment
Prepare maps utilizing geographic information system (GIS) software
- Regularly coordinate with government agencies regarding regulatory requirements
- Deliver presentations at public forums, conferences and client meetings
- Limited travel required

Requirements & Skills 1

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology or other related field
0-4 years of relevant work experience in consulting or regulatory environment
Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to work in variable conditions, including uneven ground and access to remote sites
- Strong team player with effective internal & external communication skills
- Experience with ArcView/ArcMap required

Job summary 2

The Environmental Scientist serves as the scientific expert and coordinator of the Program. Manages the Grant, works with partner organizations (federal, state, & local) to implement water quality projects, manages collection, analysis, and reporting of data, estimates load reductions, develops & tracks milestone, and verification activities, represents state on various CBP & state workgroups, manages databases, develops watershed implementation plans, & conducts fieldwork.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
Performs statistical analysis of data.
- Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
- Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Requirements & Skills 2

Possession of a Masters degree or higher in an environmentally related scientific discipline OR Bachelors degree or higher in an environmentally related scientific discipline and current professional certification.
Possession of scientific prominence or recognition with publication in a scientific or trade journal.
- Three years experience in environmental or natural resources project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating environmental or natural resources projects to ensure objectives are met.
- Three years experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
- Three years experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Job summary 3

We are seeking a junior level Environmental Scientist to participate in a variety of environmental compliance support tasks, such as hazardous waste, hazardous materials, aboveground storage tanks, and spill prevention. The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting an environmental team. This position will primarily be in an office environment but may also require travel to client facilities approximately 20-40% time to conduct environmental compliance reviews and/or gather related data.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Executing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets
Work independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions
Work as a team member to assist in preparation of regulatory reports and permit applications
- Interface with client personnel at a corporate and facility level
- Time management to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines
- Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations

Requirements & Skills 3

Bachelor's degree in a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology), engineering, environmental science, or related area required.
Related work experience of 2 - 4 years.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer skills required. Must have experience with Microsoft applications, and ability to learn other software applications.
- Must be willing to work in the field and travel to complete work.

Job summary 4

We are seeking a talented and experienced Environmental Scientist who can provide field and technical support for energy-related projects.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

As an Environmental Scientist your key responsibilities will include:
Working with multidisciplinary teams to assist private sector clients seeking regulatory approvals and permits from governmental authorities both domestically and abroad.
Coordinating and communicating with clients and agency staff.
Gathering and analyzing project and site information and assisting with the preparation of permit applications and associated documentation to comply with federal, state and local regulations.
Conducting wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
- Development of technical reports and environmental documents.
- Conducting consultation with agency staff as required under Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, Sections 7 and 10 of the Endangered Species Act, and preparing biological inventories.
- Conducting impact analysis for NEPA document and State-level permitting processes.

Requirements & Skills 4

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a biological discipline;
5+ years of experience as an environmental consultant (master’s degree will be credited as two years’ experience);
Experience working on permitting teams for large-scale energy projects and conducting field surveys with specific experience with linear projects, renewables generation permitting (i.e., solar, wind, and hydro); and electrical transmission;
Background in wetland and/or wildlife ecology, botany is required (GIS experience a plus). Strong written communication skills, documentation, and analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- The ability to prepare and interpret complex reports;
- Candidate must have good time management skills. Strong work ethic are required. Candidate should be able to hike 5 - 10 miles/day in difficult terrain/conditions;
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with appropriate supervision.

Job summary 5

The Environmental Scientist position is a role that involves mentoring of entry- and mid-level professionals. Candidate will be a technical expert and leader on a variety of projects and tasks involving environmental permitting over a wide range of sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance, permitting, and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transmission, renewable energy, and other infrastructure projects.
Independently and collaboratively plan, execute, and complete biology and environmental permitting tasks.
Conduct/manage field work and prepare technical reports relating to fisheries, wildlife biology, and other natural resources.
Prepare biological assessments, biological sections of NEPA documents, and other environmental compliance documentation.
Engage with local, state, and federal agencies and key stakeholders to provide a range of regulatory compliance support; including but not limited planning and permitting involving water, hydropower, mitigation, wetlands, or cultural resources (ESA, CWA, NHPA, FERC, and other state and local laws and regulations).
- Perform complex assignments and make independent decisions on problems and methods.
- Engage in building and managing client relationships, developing technical and fee proposals, as well as responses to RFPs related to environmental services.
- Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements & Skills 5

Job summary 6

We are searcing for the experienced Environmental Scientist.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Performing wetland delineation, wildlife/habitat surveys, and similar site investigations and documenting results.
Preparing environmental studies of basic to high complexity.
- Collaborating with scientists, engineers, and construction staff to implement the approved approach (e.g., restoration, remediation, etc.). Provides advice and expertise on selected project approach.
- Providing technical guidance, training and mentoring to more junior staff . Helps develop junior staff for future growth within the discipline and firm.
- May supervise the work of junior staff on project work.

Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline.
5 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Job summary 7

The Environmental Scientist will provide environmental support and regulatory compliance at the Company.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor’s degree in a calculus-based (STEM) field, plus at least 2 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather and in hazardous conditions.
Ability to use judgement and follow oral and written instructions in completion of assigned tasks.
Ability to plan and organize work to assure that all assignments are completed within the required time frame.
- Skill to read and understand scientific and technical documents and regulations.
- Ability to write permit and regulatory reports based on scientific data and other information collected in the field and from other sources.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.

Job summary 8

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our staff.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Conduct wetland delineations and assessments.
Map and assess vegetation communities and habitat quality.
Conduct listed species surveys.
Monitor and write reports for wetland mitigation projects.
- Perform environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance for a wide variety of projects and clients.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental planning and assessments.
- Write proposals and technical reports.

Requirements & Skills 8

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in an environmental discipline.
Must have a professional and academic background in ecology, environmental science, wetlands, botany, or soil science.
Demonstrated experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the region.
Strong fieldwork skills and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet preparation.
- Experience with a handheld GPS.

Job summary 9

We are searching for an Environmental Scientist. The Environmental Scientist works with the senior level and project staff assigned to individual projects and provides high quality reports by ensuring that reports are completed to industry and Company's standards. This position consists of a split between office and field duties. Field duties include site walks, sample collection, and data collection and evaluation. Office work includes project coordination, data management, report writing.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Conduct Property Condition Assessments of various property types. You will perform independent research of local, state, and federal resources; interview persons familiar with the property and conduct historical research to compile the information required for PCA reports in accordance with Company standards and client-specific scopes of work.
- Perform asbestos surveys of commercial buildings in accordance with EPA, NESHAPs and local requirements. Conduct asbestos abatement air monitoring and clearance sampling on asbestos abatement projects.
- Interact with current clients and assist in business development and preparation of proposals for new projects.
- Interact and develop relationships with regulatory agencies that can be leveraged for our client’s benefit.

Requirements & Skills 9

Job summary 10

We are looking for an Environmental Scientist.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Requirements & Skills 10

A baccalaureate degree with a major in one of the following scientific fields: agronomy, animal science, atmospheric sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, geosciences, health physics, health sciences, medical physics, nuclear science, physical geography, physics, soil sciences, statistics and quantitative methods, toxicology, or wildlife and fisheries sciences.
A master's degree or Ph.D. in any of the qualifying fields will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

Environmental Scientist Job Description

Job summary 1

Duties & Responsibilities 1

Requirements & Skills 1

Job summary 2

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Requirements & Skills 2

Job summary 3

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Requirements & Skills 3

Job summary 4

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Requirements & Skills 4

Job summary 5

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Requirements & Skills 5

Job summary 6

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Requirements & Skills 6

Job summary 7

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Requirements & Skills 7

Job summary 8

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Requirements & Skills 8

Job summary 9

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Requirements & Skills 9

Job summary 10

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Requirements & Skills 10

Start Using
100hires for Free

Weekly Webinars

Environmental Scientist Job Description

Job summary 1

Duties & Responsibilities 1

Requirements & Skills 1

Job summary 2

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Requirements & Skills 2

Job summary 3

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Requirements & Skills 3

Job summary 4

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Requirements & Skills 4

Job summary 5

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Requirements & Skills 5

Job summary 6

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Requirements & Skills 6

Job summary 7

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Requirements & Skills 7

Job summary 8

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Requirements & Skills 8

Job summary 9

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Requirements & Skills 9

Job summary 10

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Requirements & Skills 10

Start Using 100hires for Free

Weekly Webinars

Start Using
100hires for Free