Environmental Services Analyst II

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

FCS is looking for an Environmental Services Analyst who will assist the team with performing analyses, research and documentation support for Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) on a variety of subject areas including air quality and noise, land use, socio-economics, earth resources, hydrology, cultural resources, etc. and provide general administrative support in environmental document preparation. Candidate must have at least one (1) year of experience and/or education in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) technical writing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with appropriate research information in order to respond to project documentation requirements
• Ensure requirements of CEQA and/or NEPA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines
• Gain practical knowledge of the environmental consulting industry
• Provide assistance to Project Managers in the preparation, organization, and production of EIRs
• Incorporate sub-consultant reports and personal research and knowledge into appropriate sections of environmental documents
• Communicate with various jurisdictions, agencies and sub-consultants to collect and verify information
• Conduct field studies and land use surveys

Skills

• Strong research and technical writing skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated facility with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary
• Efficient written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle assignments, as well as confidential information with professionalism, tact, and discretion
• Ability to receive direction and ask informed questions
• Positive attitude and teamwork skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, or a related field
• At least 1 year in the Environmental Services/Planning field
• Solid understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including CEQA and/or NEPA and their processing requirements
• Technical competence and understanding of one or more environmental specialties, such as air, noise, land use, socio-economics, earth resources, hydrology, etc.

Work Environment

The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect remote, hybrid home/office as well as office location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

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 ability to adjust focus.

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.

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!