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Environmental Scientist III/IV

Environmental Scientist III/IV

Alliance

Bryant, AR • On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Summary
Alliance Technical Group is hiring an Environmental Scientist III/IV to join our team in Bryant, AR. The primary function of this position is to support our environmental, regulatory and water resources projects as they relate to industrial facility compliance. Key disciplines will include NPDES permitting, stormwater management, SPCC, environmental sampling (multimedia), data analysis, report preparation and some project management and client interaction.
Role and Responsibilities
  • Prepare NPDES applications for initial permitting, as well as renewal, and/or modification of existing permits.
  • Prepare Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control Plans which could include field data collection and verification.
  • Prepare industrial SWPPP and manage stormwater for such projects.
  • Work individually and in a team on stormwater related projects that require obtaining construction and industrial permits. Responsibilities will also include preparation of Notice of Intents; work associated with erosion and sediment control and stormwater sampling.
  • Complete complex environmental sampling.
  • Participation in information gathering at industrial facilities.
  • Prepare technical documents, complete data analysis and review/edit the work products of other employees. Proficient use of MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook will be required. The desire and ability to learn other programs may be necessary.
  • Develop proposals, interact with clients, manage projects and complete invoicing on associated projects.
  • Communication with project teams, clients in the office and on-site and regulatory agencies.
  • Personal management of time and tasks including clear communication with team.
  • Other responsibilities as necessary in supporting the Alliance team.

Pay Range
$75k-100k+, depending on experience
Required Education & Experience
Education: BS Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Ecology, or related fields
Experience: 6 - 13+ years in Environmental Consulting
Preferred Skills
  • NPDES PERMITTING
  • STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
  • SWPPPS, SPCC
  • PHASE 1 ESA
  • ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING
  • DATA ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS
  • KNOWLEDGE OF WATER RELATED REGULATIONS IN AT LEAST TWO OF THESE STATES: ARKANSAS, OKLAHOMA, MISSOURI, TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI.

Physical Demands
Some field work will be required
Additional Notes
The ideal candidate may not have experience in all listed preferred skills but will have some understanding of each category.
Key Benefits Include:
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  2. Flexible Spending Accounts
  3. 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
  4. Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  5. Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
  6. Life Insurance
  7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  8. Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
  9. Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
  10. Referral Program
  11. Per Diem & Paid Travel
  12. Employee Discount Hub

Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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