ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST INTERN


Department: Environmental

Reports To: Environmental Department Manager

Education: Candidate must be currently enrolled in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field curriculum at an accredited college or university

Registration: None

Experience: Entry Level Position

Duties:

  • Assist Environmental Specialist in performing field work for wetland determination/delineations and waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) reports
  • Assist in plant identification for WOTUS reports and Floristic Quality Assessments
  • Assist Environmental Specialist in performing field work for asbestos inspections
  • Perform project research
  • Assist in field work for traffic data collection
  • Assist in preparing graphics related to project deliverables using ArcGIS
  • Assist in preparing waterway regulatory permit applications (401/404 and Construction in a Floodway permits)
  • Assist in completing Red Flag Investigations and doing research in IDEM’s virtual file cabinet
  • Perform assigned tasks to aid in completing a project
  • Assist in preparing Early Coordination Letters (ECLs) as part of the early stages of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document
  • Assist in preparing draft NEPA documentation for our federal-aid projects.
  • Assist in downloading data collectors upon completion of field work for a WOTUS investigation
  • Communicate with department staff and other company staff to provide quality services
  • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding clients and company practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Skills:

  • Possess good communication skills
  • Able to work within a “team concept”
  • Able to work independently with instruction
  • Able to learn the use of GPS equipment
  • Proficient with a computer and familiarity with ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel
  • Able to learn the use of construction plans for public works projects
  • Ability to meet deadline

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to work 9 or more hours per workday
  • Able to work 40 or more hours per work week, as needed
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions traversing uneven or difficult terrain while carrying equipment
  • Able to travel throughout Indiana including overnight stays
  • Able to drive pk nails into the ground as needed for traffic data collection
  • Able to dig and/or probe into the ground for pertinent soil survey information

 Other Requirements:

  •  Possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License
  •  Agree to abide by the personnel policies identified in the Company Policy

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