Opportunities
If you are looking to be part of something new and exciting – a company that values you as an individual – and enjoy making the complex simple, then Scout Environmental is the place for you! We have created an exciting and flexible work environment with a professional, positive vibe. Scout Environmental is committed to sustaining a balance between our personal and professional lives, which encourages our team – and our business – to thrive.
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Junior Environmental Planner/Analyst
Scout Environmental, Inc. (Scout) is seeking a Junior Environmental Planner/Analyst to support the preparation of environmental planning documentation (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]/California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA]) and completing other tasks.
Scout is headquartered in San Diego (Encinitas) and provides environmental planning, environmental compliance, and other services to clients nationwide. Scout is a federally 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. 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 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 field visits/data collection trips
- 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
You Are Qualified Because You Have:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, science, engineering, planning, or related degree
- 1-3+ 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
- 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 as required
- Understanding of the military is a plus
- 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 Environmental, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled. Military veterans with equivalent military experience are encouraged to apply. Provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout Environmental and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com
Technical Editor
Scout Environmental, Inc. (Scout) is seeking a part-time, on-call Technical Editor to support cultural resource reports and other environmental impact analysis documentation (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]/California Environmental Quality Act [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 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).
This position entails editing and formatting scientific technical reports. The reports consist of cultural survey site, cultural resource survey reports, NEPA/CEQA documents, and other reports as identified. 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. The specific terms of employment to be determined commensurate with applicant’s experience/background and specific project needs.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:
- Editing and formatting large and small reports (usually containing text, tables, maps and other graphics, and appendices) for correctness, completeness, organization, clarity, consistency, grammar, and conformity with client style guidelines
- Working efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining an appropriate level of quality
- Communicating professionally and effectively with project managers, partner firms, and authors to resolve content questions, changes in the schedule, and budget constraints
- Collaborating with other editors and formatters to track updates to style sheets, ensure consistency of voice and content, and meet deadlines
- Creating, combining, and manipulating PDFs in Adobe Acrobat, to include adding bookmarks and hyperlinks for navigability
You Are Qualified Because You Have:
- A bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, communications, journalism, or related discipline plus 5 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree in those fields plus 2 years of relevant experience
- Technical knowledge of cultural resources, biological resources, and environmental consulting documents is highly desirable
- Command of Microsoft Word, especially Track Changes and Styles functions. Experience with other MS programs and collaborative editing platforms a plus
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and ability to create graphics such as flow charts, org charts, scientific illustrations, infographics, and informational posters are highly desirable
- Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and commitment to teamwork
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and establish or shift priorities under tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational, verbal, writing, and analytical skills
- Superior command of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and composition
- Ability to translate technical jargon into plain language
- An ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
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 Environmental, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled. Military veterans with equivalent military experience are encouraged to apply. Provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout Environmental and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com
Facility Condition Assessors/Inspector
Scout Environmental, Inc. (Scout) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in northern San Diego County (Encinitas, CA) focused on providing facility condition assessment services and environmental planning, compliance, and engineering services to the Department of Defense (DoD) throughout the United States. Scout is seeking Facility Condition Assessors/Inspectors to support this emerging service area. The position will likely require up to 70% or more of travel. Initially, most of the travel will be in the southwest (CA and AZ), but can be nationwide and potentially international. Travel per diem will be provided and all travel expenses will be reimbursed. Travel-related mileage and associated other benefits (e.g., hotel reward points) earned will be the employees to keep. The specific terms of employment (full time/part time, benefits, salary) to be determined commensurate with applicant’s experience/background and specific project needs.
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 Environmental, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled. Military veterans with equivalent military experience are encouraged to apply. Provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout Environmental and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com.
“When I started my career more than 25 years ago, I was hired by a new company. The owners provided me with unimaginable opportunities to grow and develop. One of my great motivations for starting Scout Environmental is to provide similar opportunities to new hires who I know will rise to the challenge and be successful.”
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