Position Details
Environmental Scientist Specialist Apply
For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact one of our Talent Specialists.
Arun (224) 507-1264
Amit at (224) 507-1290
Vinod at (224) 507-1294
Title: Environmental Scientist / Specialist
Duration: 12 Months
Location Prefer Lemont, IL (Open to Remote, travel expense will be paid)
This position requires U.S. Citizens only to meet the DoD requirements.
Levels: Entry through Mid-Level (encompassing Associate 1-4 and Scientist 5-7)
Overall Purpose: To provide both technical support and analytical contributions to environmental projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The role balances hands-on field and data tasks with technical writing and analysis, with responsibilities shifting based on experience level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct field sampling, site inspections, and ecological surveys.
- Perform data entry, management, validation, and preliminary analysis.
- Operate and maintain specialized environmental monitoring instrumentation.
- Research and summarize regulatory requirements and scientific literature.
- Assist in the preparation of environmental documents (EAs, EISs), contributing data, writing technical sections, and supporting document production.
- Perform impact assessment analysis for specific resources (e.g., air, water, ecology) under guidance.
- Support client and agency coordination through document preparation and meeting support.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Geology, or a related scientific field.
- Experience: 0-6 years of relevant experience. Level will be determined based on candidate's mix of support and analytical skills.
- Skills:
- Ability to perform rigorous fieldwork and data collection.
- Competence with data management software (e.g., MS Excel, databases).
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of NEPA processes and environmental regulations.
- Familiarity with one or more discipline areas (e.g., hydrology, ecology, air quality) is a plus.
- GIS skills are highly desirable.
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About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
