Environmental Specialist (General Scientist I) – Remote

Sundance Consulting, Inc. is expanding our team and actively looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. Our team is looking for self-motivated junior-, mid-, and senior-level NEPA practitioners with attention to detail and strong communication skills to serve an existing federal contract. Individuals need to be willing and able to work with peers across various offices and accomplish tasks associated with a variety of projects in any given week. The ability to work directly with clients is imperative.

Sundance Consulting, Inc. (www.sundance-inc.net) is a Native-Owned/Woman-Owned, award-winning environmental and natural/cultural resources Small Business. Our success has been rewarded by a deep backlog of work and we look forward to continuing to accomplish our goals. We value your innovative thinking, technical expertise, business skills, and your ability to engage with our clients and our project teams. If you are a high-achiever with a client-focus and a passion for quality, innovative solutions, and environmental stewardship, you will be a perfect match with us.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, & vision insurance, disability/life/ADD insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous matching program. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and federal background check.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range up to $46,000
• Bonus Program.
• Flexible working hours are available, outside of scheduled field events, allowing for a half day off every Friday.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with a 4% match.

Summary of Position

The General Scientist I will conduct environmental reviews of documents submitted by third-party preparers, coordinate with project applicants and consultants for additional information, and serve as signatory on environmental documents for projects with limited ground disturbance. Environmental compliance activities primarily will include reviews of Categorical Exclusions for minor construction projects, pulling maps from various regulatory websites, compiling documentation, and providing technical and administrative support to the project team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, archaeology, geology, natural or environmental sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental compliance and review experience
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, specifically NEPA
• Strong problem-solving abilities and aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, flexible team player, willing/able to work on a wide variety of tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe products, and GIS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of experience working in the environmental services industry.
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting processes.
• Experience reviewing environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness.
• Experience reviewing and/or writing CEs.
Familiarity with one or more environmental regulations, such as biological resources, cultural resources, hazardous materials, Clean Water Act permitting, or Environmental Justice.

Sundance is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.