Environmental Project Scientist (Temporary - 3 Month Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Company :

Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering and architectural design. From its headquarters in St. Louis, MO, and multiple branch offices throughout the U.S., Trileaf serves the wireless communications, commercial real estate and financial industries.

LOCATION : FULLY REMOTE - Dallas / Ft. Worth Area, Texas

Job Summary :

Trileaf is seeking a full-time Environmental Project Scientist to conduct environmental due diligence work on telecommunications and commercial real estate projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) and Phase II ESAs and / or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review Reports.

The position is categorized as ‘temporary,’ but is full-time, and is anticipated to last for at least three (3) months. During or at the conclusion of this three-month period, Trileaf may decide to offer a promotion to permanent status based upon your performance and the anticipated continued workload of the company. If a permanent position is not offered within 90 days of the start date of temporary employment, Trileaf Corporation promises the opportunity to sit and discuss the future of the position.

Key Responsibilities :

Phase I ESA responsibilities include conducting site visits of wireless communications facilities and commercial properties. The site visit is comprised of taking detailed field notes, photographs, and conducting interviews. Subsequent to field work, office activities consist of performing regulatory agency file reviews, reviewing historic data (including but not limited to topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs), reviewing title / lien search reports, and environmental databases, followed by the interpretation of the compiled information and the drafting of a standardized report in accordance with ASTM E-1527-13 (AAI). Perform QA / QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients within established timelines.

NEPA responsibilities include conducting site visits of proposed wireless communications facilities. Prior to conducting the site visit, a preliminary screening of listed and / or proposed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, National Wetland Inventory Maps (NWI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) etc., as well as correspondence with Tribal, federal, state, and local agencies in accordance with FCC Rules Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. Subsequent to these activities, an individual must be able to interpret the complied information and prepare a template NEPA report.

To be considered, the resume of the applicant must show that the applicant possesses the following qualifications / skills :

• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Valid Driver License
• Capable of fieldwork
• Ability and willingness to travel (travel not expected to exceed 2-4 days at a time)
• Good computer skills
• Be an independent worker
• Dedicated to excellence

Experience conducting one or more of the following assessments is welcomed but not mandatory :

Education : Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields

Trileaf Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate.