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Technical Specialist
Impact Sciences, Inc. / Los Angeles
Posted on: March 24, 2022
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
Impact Sciences is seeking an entry-level or mid-level Technical Specialist to assist in the preparation of air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise and vibration analyses related to CEQA/NEPA implementation. For an entry-level position, we are looking for individuals with approximately 0-2 years of technical experience, and for a mid-level position we are looking for individuals with 2+ years of technical experience. Professional experience should include conducting environmental air quality, GHG, and noise/vibration impact assessments related to CEQA/NEPA implementation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Evaluation of air quality, GHG, and noise and vibration impacts and preparation of technical reports in support of CEQA and NEPA documentation for various public and private projects, including mixed use development projects, transportation infrastructure, institutional, recreation, and specific plans
- Researching and interpreting air quality, climate change, and noise/vibration legislation and policy
- Solving quantitative and qualitative problems
- Preparing scopes of work for proposals
- Coordination with project managers on schedules and budgets
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Environmental or other Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related subjects
- Experience conducting air quality, GHG, and noise/vibration modeling and technical reporting pursuant to CEQA/NEPA
- Experience preparing health risk assessments is desirable but not essential
- Experience evaluating impacts associated with transportation and housing projects in California
- Understanding of Caltrans, FHWA, and EPA environmental practice and requirements
- Knowledge, understanding, and experience with noise and vibration computer modeling software, including TNM and RCNM
- Knowledge, understanding and experience with air quality and climate change computer modeling software and methods (EMFAC, CT-EMFAC, CalEEMod, CALINE-4, AERMOD, HARP, CAL3QHCR, ISCST3, OFFROAD, MOVES, etc.)
- Knowledge, understanding, and experience with state and federal air quality, GHG, and noise/vibration environmental case law, policy, and regulation (e.g., CEQA, NEPA, FHWA, OSHA, Caltrans, CARB, SCAQMD, Clean Air Act, AB32, SB 32, OEHHA, etc.)
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Strong quantitative and/or modeling skills are a must
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be an organized, detail-oriented manager with ability to multi-task and prioritize projects on tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Sound business ethic
Benefits
Impact Sciences offers a competitive salary and benefits package; medical, vision, and dental insurance; 401k matching program; a collaborative work environment; commuter stipend program; remote-working option; and optional flex schedule.
Our Core Values
- We do what we say we’re going to do
- We work together collaboratively
- We talk out problems
- We are curious about ideas
- We provide tools to succeed
Application Instructions
If interested in applying for the Technical Specialist position, submit your resume to [email protected].
