Environmental Analyst I
Nature of Work: The main purpose of the Environmental Analyst I position is to ensure that SHA projects are developed in compliance with the National and Maryland Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA & MEPA) and other relevant and appropriate state and federal regulations and guidelines. Some of these duties will include the following: preparing environmental documentation and reevaluations required to obtain approval for projects; completing inventories to determine the presence of environmental resources within a project area; initiating coordination with federal and state agencies to obtain information regarding resources and to assess impacts; and assisting in technical studies for various projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, forestry, horticulture or related sciences, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.
Experience: None.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office software package in a Windows 11 environment, including working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and Adobe products
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
- Ability to interpret maps, plans, and specifications
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Knowledge of standard research methodology, including statistical data collection, organization, analysis and presentation