Environmental Field Specialist

Job Title

Environmental Field Specialist

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Lafayette, LA 70508 US (Primary)

The Environmental Field Specialist will conduct site assessments, provide the necessary information and support to produce exceptional reports and assist with environmental permitting for customers. The Specialist will work directly with the office manager to perform the job responsibilities and assist with mentoring and training junior staff in wetland delineations, T&E species habitat assessments, and project permitting. The Specialist will be a champion and leader of our company’s core values while maintaining internal and external customer engagement and satisfaction.

• Coordinating and conducting field work
• Preparing requisite reports and associated maps
• Leading wetland delineations and T&E species habitat assessments
• Developing and managing stormwater pollution prevention plans
• Providing environmental and regulatory guidance on federal (USACE), state, and municipal laws to ensure compliance
• Supporting team members with project permitting at federal, state, and local levels

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related industry experience (preferred but not necessary)
• Knowledge in plant identification
• Familiarity with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
• Previous experience in wetland delineations, identification of hydric soils and plant species
• Proficiency in ArcGIS suite
• Ability to travel - may require occasional overnight stays

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.