Environmental Consultant

Job Overview:

Perform Environmental Compliance Services for governmental and private clients, including those in the cannabis industry. This individual will prepare reports and permit applications that satisfy the requirements of various Federal, State, and Local environmental laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct analysis of project impacts to natural resources, primarily terrestrial wildlife, aquatics, plants, and water

· Prepare and submit permit applications and other required documents to state and federal agencies including the State Water Resources Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, County Planning Departments, CalFire, and the US Forest Service. Some common documents include: Lake and Streambed Alternation Agreements, Site Management Plans, Biological Resource Assessments, Biological Assessments (federal), tiered CEQA documents.

· Field Data Collection and Mapping

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

· Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, or related field

· Two years of experience in the field of environmental analysis

· Ability to read and interpret documents and write permit applications, reports and correspondence

· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, effectively and professionally with staff and clients

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

· Ability to use personal computer and standard office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe

· Ability to use project management software to manage daily tasks and overall client projects

· Ability to conduct field work in remote locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Four years of experience in the field of environmental analysis

· Master’s Degree in the biological sciences or related field

· Knowledge of the native species of Northern California and their habitats

· Knowledge of CEQA and/or NEPA

· Demonstrated ability to produce peer-reviewed papers or articles for the popular press

· Experience with Geographic Information Systems—mapmaking and geospatial analysis

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk long distances; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to drive up to 4 hours one way and stay overnight during site visits. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job will be performed onsite or in a hybrid work environment. Candidate should be present at the work location a minimum of two days per week. More than two days of onsite work in a week would also be required during extended field work. Onsite work will occur primarily at Flowra offices in Weaverville California as well as site visits across Trinity County and Northern California.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Weaverville, CA 96093 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Weaverville, CA 96093: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weaverville, CA 96093