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Scout is seeking an entry level Environmental Planner/Scientist/Assessor. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work on environmental planning documentation (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]/California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA]), environmental compliance audits, facility condition assessments, and other related tasks. This job will expose the selected candidate to a wide range of exciting environmental/engineering opportunities at a thriving small business.

Scout is headquartered in San Diego (Encinitas) and provides environmental planning, aquatic sciences, facilities management & engineering services to clients nationwide. Scout is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a California-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).

This position entails supporting the preparation of environmental planning (NEPA/CEQA) documents, and other related tasks, to include conducting environmental research and contributing to other environmental documentation. The position also includes tasks as a general assessor supporting linear and surface area facilities assessments. While the geographic focus of this position is the southwest, work may occur nationwide.

This is a part-time, hourly position with a fluctuating schedule with a potential to become a full-time position with a standard schedule. The specific terms of employment to be determined commensurate with applicant’s experience/background and specific project needs.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Performing data collection/research tasks, analyzing data/information, and then writing summaries of findings
• Applying professional competence with specialized knowledge of physical and/or natural sciences, including participation in occasional field surveys and/or project meetings
• Contributing to the preparation of environmental planning documents (i.e., NEPA/CEQA) including: data collection, authoring document sections, preparing impact analyses, identifying potential mitigation measures, and contributing to the public involvement process
• Rigorously and objectively applying knowledge and an understanding of scientific principles, natural resources/systems, and environmental regulations to assist federal, state, local, and private interests in environmental planning, permitting, and compliance projects
• Participating in facility condition assessment projects
• Taking notes at project meetings and preparing complete yet concise well-written meeting summary notes
• Working efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining an appropriate level of quality
• Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, coworkers, partner firms, and other work-related persons
• Performing other duties as assigned

You Are Qualified Because You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, science, engineering, planning, or related degree
• 0 to 3 years of experience in environmental planning or demonstrated understanding of environmental issues, regulatory compliance, or resource conservation/preservation (graduate study may count toward professional experience)
• Familiarity with NEPA, CEQA, and related environmental laws and compliance requirements
• Ability to multi-task in a team environment across a multi-office organization
• Confidence to interact directly with clients and other subject matter experts, and the humility and interpersonal skills necessary to work in a collaborative team environment
• Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to teamwork, and proven ability to be a motivated self-starter
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and establish or shift priorities under tight deadlines
• Physical ability to inspect large complexes at a fast pace (assessors typically walk up to 5 miles per day) and occasionally lifting and/ or moving up to 40 pounds.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, writing, and analytical skills
• An ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time as required
• Understanding of the U.S. military or military experience
• Ability to quickly learn software systems used for facility condition assessments (e.g., BUILDER™)
• Live within an acceptable daily commuting distance to our Encinitas office

You’ll Enjoy Working at Scout Because You Believe in Our Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Bring your A-Game
• Enjoy the Ride

Scout is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com

Scout is seeking Facility Condition Assessors/Inspectors. The work will likely require up to 70% of your time traveling to military installations to perform facility condition assessments across the nation for up to two weeks at a time, with breaks between trips. Candidates must have ~5 years experience in conducting facility condition assessments or equivalent formal trade school education/experience in plumbing, roofing, mechanical systems, exteriors, roofing, fire protection, and/or electrical systems. Familiarity with BUILDER software is desired, but not required, should the candidate be willing and able to learn how to use the BUILDER software. A PE is also not required. This is an hourly or potentially full-time position, depending on the candidate's wishes and Scout’s needs. Candidates can be located anywhere in the nation and can work out of their home.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conduct an inventory of client facilities properly classifying building components in accordance with ASTM UNIFORMAT II.
• Perform assessments of client facilities using professional expertise and judgment to determine physical condition and conformance with specifications and building codes.
• Experience using facility condition assessment software. Knowledge of BUILDER™ web-based Sustainment Management System (SMS) software application developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) is highly desirable; however, Scout will train good candidates in the use of this software.
• Use of computer tablets with built-in cameras (e.g., MS Surface Pro) to document building system conditions (mechanical or electrical systems and subcomponents; architectural finishes, etc.) encountered during assessments and providing justification for determination of the physical condition.
• Work under direct supervision and in accordance with instructions and standard practices.
• Physical ability to inspect large complexes at fast pace (assessors typically walk up to 5 miles per day) and the employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds.

You Are Qualified Because You Have:

• 5+ years’ experience in conducting facility condition assessments or formal trade school education in plumbing, roofing, mechanical systems.
• Ability to travel, up to 70% or more (primarily throughout the United States, but potentially overseas).
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to quickly get one.
• Good technical writing skills required.
• Good mathematical aptitude required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Other Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):

• Degree/certification in architecture, engineering, construction management, or other applicable field
• International Code Council (ICC) certification
• ASHRAE Level I and Level II energy auditor
• Professional engineering registration
• Military veterans with equivalent military experience are encouraged to apply

Scout is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Interested and qualified applicants should provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com.