GEOG/ES&P 330
California Ecosystems
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Environmental Positions
Environmental Analyst (Entry Level), Alexandria, VA
CMS Environmental Solutions, LLCFull Job DescriptionCMS Environmental Solutions of Mid-Atlantic, LLC (CMS) is a leading full-service environmental design, compliance and consulting services firm. Being a consulting firm we recognize that our employees are our product. We invest heavily in our staff including a variety of training and development programs to help you grow the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path.Responsibilities:Inspections of erosion and sediment control measures at commercial, residential, industrial and highway construction projects in the Waldorf, MD and surrounding areas.Qualifications and Skills
Field investigation, documentation and report writing.
Account management; daily interaction with clients and client subcontractors.
Reviewing and updating of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) for construction sites.
Other tasks include scientist/engineer related work, as appropriate by applicant’s background and discipline, such as NPDES, CERCLA, RCRA, Environmental, Hydrological and Geotechnical related work.B.S. or B.A. preferred. If you have the right field experience and can demonstrate that you have the desire and possess the intellectual capacity, then these degree requirements may be waived.Apply to: Ms. Jane Doe, Director, Environmental Services, 1 Main St., Alexandria, VA 22301, jdoe@cmsnet.com
A successful applicant will have strong work ethic, a sound technical foundation and a desire for professional registration as soon as they are qualified.
Basic computer skills including competency with all Microsoft office programs
The ability to incorporate integrity, honesty and common sense with the written regulations, sound science and each client's unique business model.
Junior Environmental Scientist, Roswell, GA
NVSOverview:NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Energy, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.Responsibilities:NV5 Engineers and Consultants, Inc, is seeking a full-time Junior Environmental Scientist for our Roswell, GA office. This position will provide assistance to project managers, engineers, and senior environmental scientists with general ecological field surveys, wetland and stream delineations, state and federal protected species surveys, environmental permit preparation (USACE 404 permits and GAEPD buffer variance applications), scientific data interpretation, technical report writing, and planning tasks for the Ecology Group. The most frequent and essential work activities include:Responsible for task management.Conduct ecology field investigations and data collection.Qualifications: Prerequisites for employment include:
Provide technical report writing.
Complete project tasks within deadlines and budgets.BS degree in biology, botany, ecology, wildlife or similar fieldWork environment and physical demands of this position
1-5 years of experience with natural resource related projects
Writing skills and ability to interpret and present field data in technical reports
Experience and positive relationships with regulatory agencies
Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge and familiarity with Trimble GPS unit, Microstation, and ArcGIS
Willingness to travel for consecutive days/nights
GDOT experience a plus
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employmentThe characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the organization), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Apply to: Mr. Joe Schmo, Director, Environmental Services, 2 Main St., Roswell, GA 30075, jschmo@cnv5net.com
This position will be subject to indoor and outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and /or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
Work will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.
Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.
Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
Planning Positions
Assistant/Associate Planner - Los Angeles County
Interwest Consulting GroupWe are seeking educated and motivated candidates for the positions of Assistant and Associate Planner to support our public agency clients. If you have the right attitude and are a quick learner, we have planners with decades of experience that can help you progress to the next level professionally. We have current opportunities available with various agencies in Southern California and Northern California, and we are also establishing a list of potential planners for positions that may become available in the near future. We are accepting applications for both full-time and part-time positions.Assistant Planner duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Providing public counter services and plan reviewsAssociate Planner duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Processing administrative applications
Providing general support to public agency planning departmentsProcessing minor to moderately complex development applicationsWe are looking for individuals who:
Assist with CEQA compliance for development applications and agency projects
Provide general support to public agency planning departments
Conduct research and support our advance planning team with preparing zoning code updates and planning studiesFor any position at Interwest, a positive outlook and commitment to great customer service are mandatory.Education:
Experience working in California public agency planning departments is required.Graduation from a recognized College or University with a Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field.Apply to: Ms. Barbara Dahl, Senior Planner, 3 Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90014, bdahl@iwnet.com
Assistant planner 1+ year experience
Associate planner 3+ years experience.
CEQA NEPA Environmental Planner, Los Angeles, CA•Remote
Pomeroy Environmental Services (PES)QualificationsExperience: CEQA/NEPA Impact Analysis and Documentation, 2 years (Preferred)Full Job Description
Language: English, Spanish (Preferred)- Conducting research tasks (including telephone research with local, State, and federal agencies) as well as internet research;Qualifications
- Coordination/management with the Lead Agency and Project Team;
- Preparing analyses for use in CEQA/NEPA documents;
- Drafting and proofing technical reports;
- Assisting with the production and distribution of documents;
- Assisting with the preparation of notices and with public meeting preparation;
- Assisting in the preparation of proposals and in conducting research for marketing; and
- Driving to file/post notices, conduct research, visit project sites, and/or deliver documents.- Must have at least a bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Planning, Policy, Geography, Environmental Sciences, etc.) and 1+ years of professional experience in the CEQA field.Apply to: Mr. George I. Joh, Director, Environmental Compliance Department, 4 Main St., Los Angeles 90017, gijoh@pesnet.com
- Must be willing to work out of the Santa Clarita office location, although working from home is possible for the right fit;
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; and
- Must have a valid California Drivers License and appropriate insurance as required by law. Driving may be required and candidates must be able to meet company driving requirements.
GIS Positions
GIS Specialist, Walnut Creek, CA
Celerity Consulting Group, Los AngelesCelerity Consulting Group, Inc. has an several openings for a GIS Specialist/Engineering Consultant in Walnut Creek. This position is ideal for an entry level GIS Specialist or recent graduate looking to start their career in GIS, who is willing to hit the ground running.This position works on teams assigned to our Gas & Utility client division. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Creating, modifying and updating records, maps and diagrams using GIS tools and databases.The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Gathering data related to records, maps and diagrams.
Researching and prioritizing documents for data input.
Producing project reports and updates as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or other related discipline. GIS certificate plus relevant experience may substitute for bachelor’s degreePhysical requirements:
One year of work experience, GIS preferred but not required
Demonstrated skill and competency using Esri ArcGIS 10x to develop, edit and maintain data from engineering as-built drawings
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Understanding of geographic data types (land base, imagery, gas utility infrastructure, etc.)
Talent to communicate effectively with others
Ability to complete intricate assignments
Capability to travel to client sites by means of own reliable transportation
Ability to work extended hours and/or overtime as neededMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: https://www.consultcelerity.com/
The person in this position frequently communicates with staff/clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, copier, and calculator.
This position is in the San Francisco Bay Area and does not qualify for relocation or visa sponsorshipApply to: Ms. Imelda Furiosa, Director, Geographical Information Services, 5 Main St., Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, ifuriosa@celeritynet.com
More about us:
Celerity Consulting Group, Inc. is an information management consulting firm that helps companies, law firms, regulated entities, and public agencies resolve their litigation, compliance, regulatory, and restructuring challenges. Our services and solutions center around helping teams and departments find, collect, process, review, analyze, manage, and report on data and information in a defensible and efficient manner.
GIS Specialist, Anaheim, CA, remote
CableCom, LLCCompany:CableCom is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and testing services for coaxial and fiber optic cable systems. With headquarters in Bothell, Washington, just outside of Seattle, we have over 20 locations throughout the Western Region of the US. Every day we work to improve the way information is shared and communicated through the execution of innovative technology projects.Overview:CableCom LLC is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist to join our team in supporting our Orange County Operations. This is a remote position; however, the candidate must be available to come into the Anaheim office as needed and must be available during the core business hours of 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Candidate must be capable of working in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions and be able to pass background and drug screen. We offer competitive pay and an extensive benefits package.Responsibilities:Use related systems and products, including Esri and other applications, which support designing digital maps with geographic data from various sources creating shapefiles to merge topographical data with external data by layering external data over topographical maps using 3GIS Esri suite of solutions and development of web applications with an emphasis in 3GIS Enterprise portal and online.Qualifications:
Meet required deadlines and exceed employer expectations.
Provide quality drawings and review peer drafts.
Candidates must be willing to learn, adapt and process quickly
Reports to the Engineering Manager.
Other duties as assigned.2 years of experience using spatial data using mapping software 3GIS.Apply to: Mr. Ernie Douglas, Director, Geographical Information Services, 6 Main St., Anaheim, CA, 92801, ecdouglas@ccnet.com
Experience Ability to manipulate, extract, locate and analyze spatial data using 3GIS tools.
Ability of storing vector and raster data types in a relational database management.
Ability to draw cable and fiber data used for Feature Quantifier Name Identifier (NFID) / Network Fulfillment Identifier (FQID) and billing purposes as well as permit association.
Attentive to detail, precise and organized
Effective Communication - Written and Verbal
Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines
Must be able to pass background and drug screens.
Able to perform tasks for the entire assigned work shift.