Environmental Scientist- Senior Environmental Permitter

Vantage Point Solutions•Rapid City, SD

9d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with researching construction permitting requirements for different project types
Previous experience filing local, state and federal categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements
Experience communicating with agency officials

Responsibilities

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