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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 wishes and Scout’s needs. Candidates can be located anywhere in the Nation and can work out of their home.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifying Requirements:

• 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/Affirmative Action 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.

Scout Environmental, Inc. (Scout) is seeking a part-time, on-call Cultural Resource Professional to support cultural resource investigations, reports, Section 106 consultations, and environmental impact analysis documentation (NEPA/CEQA). Scout is headquartered in San Diego (Encinitas) and provides environmental planning, compliance, and other services to clients nationwide. Scout is a federally certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a California certified Veteran Disabled Enterprise (DVBE).

This position entails a broad range of cultural resource activities, primarily consisting of conducting cultural resource surveys, conducting archival research, developing historic contexts, supporting Section 106 consultations, preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), preparing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) evaluations and nominations, and preparing professional reports of investigations. 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 an opportunity to grow into a full time position with benefits in the future. The specific terms of employment to be determined commensurate with applicant’s experience/background and specific project needs.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely.  The specific terms of employment will be determined, commensurate with applicant’s experience/background.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Contributing to the preparation of cultural resource site forms and reports
• Supporting cultural resource surveys/investigations
• Supporting Section 106 and NEPA/CEQA regulations
• Field surveys, resource recordation, and other fieldwork

You Are Qualified Because You Have:

• B.A. or B.S. in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or related field or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience recording historic sites, performing archival research, and writing reports and/or NEPA/CEQA cultural resource sections
• Experience with literature reviews, field surveys, NRHP evaluations, data recovery investigations, and report preparation
• Experience working for utility companies (e.g., SCE, SDG&E) and/or the Department of Defense
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written, oral, and computer skills
• An ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits Include (full time only):

• Opportunity to join a thriving, new small business with career development opportunities.
• Health/dental/vision insurance.
• Paid time off accrued in the first year (accrual rate dependent on years of experience).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Employer paid long-term disability insurance.
• Continuing education support.
• Mentoring.

Scout is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.