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FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, seeking an Air Quality Intern to assist the Air Quality team with performing analyses, research, and documentation support in the areas of air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and energy .The Air Quality Intern will provide general support in environmental analysis and document preparation, and will gain practical knowledge in rules and regulations related to air quality, GHG emissions and energy. In addition, the Air Quality Intern will gain knowledge in modeling tools used in air pollutant and GHG emissions and air dispersion modeling including CalEEMod, AERMOD, HARP, and EMFAC. This Air Quality Intern role will be primarily air quality and GHG emissions focused, though the opportunity exists to be exposed to other environmental resource areas depending on workload and interest. This paid internship will be available in a remote or hybrid working environment (dependent on proximity to an FCS office location).

This position will report to a Senior Air Quality Scientist. This is on-call, position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Senior Air Quality Scientists with research, data collection, and other project-related tasks, as assigned.
• Assist with reviewing project information, site plans, and supporting documents to identify information needed for environmental and technical analyses.
• Provide support in the preparation, editing, and quality review of technical reports, memoranda, air quality and GHG emissions estimates, modeling and analysis, and other project deliverables, as assigned.
• Assist with compiling, organizing, and managing project data, technical information, and supporting documentation used in AQ/GHG and related environmental studies.
• Coordinate with project team members to gather, track, and verify information needed to support project analyses and deliverables.
• Assist with project administration activities, including project setup, document management, and coordination with internal staff and resources.
• Participate in team meetings, training opportunities, and professional development activities to build knowledge of environmental planning and AQ/GHG consulting practices, as assigned.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of and demonstrated facility with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
• Keen attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and an ability to handle assignments, as well as confidential information, with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and ask appropriate questions.
• Positive interaction with others to accomplish tasks.
• Efficient written and oral communication skills
• Research and technical writing skills

Education and Experience

• Degree (In-process) in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, or a related field
• Technical competence and/or understanding of one or more environmental specialties, such as land use, socio-economics, earth resources, hydrology, air, noise, etc.

About us

FCS, an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

This role is an evergreen position, meaning we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Applications for this position are continuously accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. This role is an on-call or part-time role that can advance to a full-time position.

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply using the application link on the site where you found this posting!

To learn more visit us at https://www.firstcarbonsolutions.com/join-us/

Salary: $19-$20 Hourly

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits to qualified employees with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!

Work Environment

The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect hybrid office/home working location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Information Security

Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team.

Mutual respect is fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.