Staff Natural Resources Specialist

~ Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. ~

We have over 150 offices in 40 countries and territories employing more than 5,000 people. ERM is committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for our clients. 

Position Overview

ERM is seeking a motivated Staff Natural Resources Specialist to join our growing office in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will assist Project Managers on a variety of Natural Resource projects to support our telecommunications sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional to join a growing and exciting practice team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.

Our people are outstanding, our workplace is energized! And we continuously strive to be the preferred place for environmental and other professionals to build meaningful and rewarding careers.  

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM telecom clients' domestic and international development projects.
• Conduct tasks related to environmental impact assessment, land use planning, facility siting and permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management.
• Assist in preparation of EAs/EISs and associated management plans in compliance with NEPA and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and survey field work, performing data and literature review, developing recommendations for clients, and conducting field work.
• Perform multi-media permitting and compliance associated with development projects with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and State Historical Commissions.
• Assist with developing and executing corporate Impact Assessment & Planning systems and strategies.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers for the Contaminated Site Management practice on natural resources damages and ecological and human health risk assessment tasks.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Science focus or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Masters preferred.
• Experience assisting clients in obtaining multi-media permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities a plus.
• High degree of technical competence and knowledge NEPA regulations and policies.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant - team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Local candidates preferred. 

Additional Information

Over the past three years ERM has worked for more than 50 per cent of the Global Fortune 500 delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing.

For over 40 years we have been working with clients around the world and in diverse industry sectors to help them to understand and manage their environmental, health, safety, risk and social impacts.

The key sectors we serve include Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, and Manufacturing, Chemical and Pharmaceutical. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet. 

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Here!" to submit resume and brief cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email, and requested to complete a pre-interview questionnaire. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Thank you for your interest in ERM! 

~ ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color national origin, sex, age status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. ~