Environmental Project Scientist (Temporary - 3 Month Contract)

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.

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. This FULLY REMOTE position requires the individual to be located in the state of Virginia, preferably in the Greater Richmond area or Greater Hampton Roads area.

The position is categorized as ‘temporary,’ but is full-time non-exempt, 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-1527-21 (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.

Qualifications:

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 2-3 days a week)
• Good computer skills
• Be an independent worker
• Dedicated to excellence

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

• Phase I ESAs
• Avian surveys
• NEPA assessments
• Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
• Asbestos/lead based paint inspections
• Previous HAZPOWER and/or ACM/LBP licensing

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance - 100% Employer paid
• 3 weeks of PTO per year
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.