Aspen Environmental Group is seeking a highly motivated Biologist in California.

Responsibilities

• Writing and editing technical reports, proposals, CEQA and NEPA impact analyses, and regulatory permit applications. Writing ability is essential to this position and will require the demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality, well written, well organized documents consistent with industry standards.
• Completing resource area delineations and functional assessments.
• Preparing permit applications in accordance with State, Local, and Federal guidelines.
• Managing project budgets and coordinating project work.
• Participating in interdisciplinary teams for watershed assessment, resource inventory, impact analysis, and natural resource management planning projects
• Working effectively in both field and office environments.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience; preferably 10+ years.
• A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in biological sciences or a closely related field.

Qualifications for Success

• Highly-developed organization skills with attention to both the big picture and attention to detail are a necessity to meet competing deadlines and demands.

• Experience with construction monitoring and compliance reporting, preferred.
• Skills in MS Office, CRAM, ARC GIS, and GPS data collection,
• Ability to travel regionally, as-needed. In addition, as this position could involve field work to remote areas, the applicant must be able to travel to and work in rugged terrain during inclement weather.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to produce high-quality written reports.
• Demonstrated experience in project permitting, impact assessments, proposal preparation, environmental planning, and biological resource delineation, and mitigation planning.
• Experience with state and federal regulations and permitting for jurisdictional waters and wetlands.
• Experience and familiarity with state and federal Endangered Species Act regulations and consultations.
• Experience with CEQA and NEPA document preparation.
• Relevant experience with California and southwestern ecosystems and knowledge of local southern California flora and fauna.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate successful relationships with clients, regulatory agencies and subcontractors.
• Success in new business development, preferred.

Compensation. Aspen offers a wide range of benefits and a competitive compensation package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply.  Please submit a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to humanresources@aspeneg.com with “Senior Biologist [NAME]” in the subject line.

Aspen Environmental Group is seeking an experienced and motivated environmental professional to support our growing environmental practice in our San Francisco and Sacramento, CA offices.

Required Education and Experience

• 8+ years of professional experience as an Environmental Scientist/Land Use Planner, including some project management experience.
• Requires Bachelors’ degree in environmental science, urban planning, public policy, natural resources, ecology, or related field; Masters’ degree a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized CEQA and NEPA projects, including Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations (IS/MNDs) or Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Write and review sections of CEQA and NEPA documents, including IS/MNDs, EIRs, EAs, or EISs, and supporting technical studies.
• Conduct research and field work necessary to complete technical studies, prepare environmental documents or policy documents.
• Review invoices, track budgets, and manage project schedules.
• Interact with clients and work closely with project teams to plan and facilitate compliance, best practices, and permit approval.
• Support the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
• Ensure high-quality standards for all project deliverables and marketing materials.

Qualifications for Success

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and experience in working with teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory personnel.
• Exceptional detail orientation and attention to quality and project deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage assigned tasks and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality written work product and verbal presentations.

• Strong working knowledge and demonstrated work experience in California with CEQA/NEPA compliance and permitting for:
  • Solar, wind, and gas-fired power generation projects, including both developer clients and public agency clients.
  • Public works projects;
  • Projects with utilities, municipalities, cities, and/or counties.
• Experience in marketing and business development to capitalize on existing client relationships and to expand Aspen’s profile and market share in the regional market.
• Proven business development experience for large programs/contracts supported by repeat business.
• Experience with land use entitlement processes, general plans, master plans, specific plans, city ordinance reviews, and zoning and land use regulations.
• Experience with Climate Action Plans, facilities master planning, or other long-range development plans.
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects, adhere to schedules, and apply environmental regulations.
• Client focused and responsive to customer needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including familiarity with ArcGIS.

Compensation. Aspen offers a wide range of benefits and a competitive compensation package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a writing sample in which the candidate was the sole author to aspen@aspeneg.com.  The subject line must state, “Mid-Level Project Manager – [NAME]”.

Aspen is seeking a motivated Senior or mid-Level Air Quality Specialist/Engineer to join our consulting team in California. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, be flexible, self-motivated, creative, well-organized, and quality-oriented (i.e., one who pays attention to detail). The ideal candidate will have strong technical, written, and verbal skills. This achievement-oriented individual will be one who stays informed regarding the changing regulatory landscape in California, and  will help Aspen deliver our commitment of client service and quality products for every project.

Projects needing support focus primarily on CEQA/NEPA analysis, air quality permitting, and greenhouse gas emissions inventory evaluations. Aspen projects often support public agencies (at the local, State, and federal levels), along with private sector companies that develop industrial and commercial facilities. In your assignments, you will be part of an overall multi-disciplinary environmental team and be able to engage and collaborate with other recognized experts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct environmental impact analyses, assess regulatory compliance, and perform regulatory applicability evaluations.
• Write memoranda and reports related to complex air quality impact analyses, compliance and permitting documents.
• Perform multiple tasks within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Be responsible for project delivery and communicating environmental requirements directly to the project team management and/or client.
• Interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, in-house project managers and staff, and subcontractors.
• Work independently, and with teams, to complete assignments in a virtual platform.
• Deliver assignments on time and within allotted budget.
• Engage in business development efforts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical) or Science (Environmental, Atmospheric, Meteorological, Chemistry, Toxicology, Data Science) required; MS and/or PE a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of direct consulting, public agency, or industry experience in the air quality-related aspects of CEQA/NEPA services.
• Subject matter expertise in air quality principles, air quality impact analysis methodologies, greenhouse gas management strategies, climate change impact analysis methodologies, and California’s related policies and regulatory programs of local air districts and the state.
• Experience with AERMOD and/or health risk assessment tools for permitting, and other software tools for completing CEQA/NEPA processes.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and basic computer skills required.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, and meeting strict deadlines.

Compensation. Aspen offers a wide range of benefits and a competitive compensation package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to aspen@aspeneg.com.

Aspen Environmental Group is seeking Staff Archaeologists and Archaeological Field Technicians to participate in a variety of upcoming projects in several California locations.

 Responsibilities. The selected candidate(s) may, as needed:

• Perform pedestrian field survey using Trimble GPS and/or Fulcrum Smartphone technology in addition to illustrating site sketch maps and features accurately,
• Be able to identify (describe, measure, photograph and illustrate) prehistoric and historic artifact classes and materials and faunal remains,
• Have a sound knowledge of soils, geomorphology and how to describe them,
• Participate in excavations using trowel, brush, shovel, backhoe or whatever recovery procedure is warranted under the supervision of an Aspen Field Director,
• Conduct archaeological monitoring of construction sites,
• Complete California DPR forms accurately, succinctly; and quickly in the field using Aspen apps. Experience with ESRI or Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) a big plus,

Successful candidates must have the ability to maintain high quality field notes, keep good organization of field records, and maintain a professional demeanor in a variety of often strenuous outdoor and remote environmental work conditions.

Education and Experience. Candidates must have either a B.A. degree in anthropology, or a Master’s degree in archaeology or cultural resources management. In both cases, the candidate must have at least three years of experience working with California prehistoric or historic-aged resources and be able to identify prehistoric and historic artifacts. Certification by the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) is a plus, but not required. Candidates must also have a good understanding of culture history relevant to California.

• Successful candidates must have a valid CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record and be comfortable working in strenuous hiking and harsh weather conditions.

The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic, highly motivated, attentive to fine details, well organized, and comfortable working remotely via cell phone app and email exchange. This candidate would be able to transport themselves to the work site and to Aspen’s office locations.

Compensation. To be determined based on education, experience, and skill set, but generally $18-$30/hour.

To apply. Please email to Lauren DeOliveira at ldeoliveira@aspeneg.com

Aspen Environmental Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Cultural Resources Specialist in California.

Required Education and Experience

• An M.A. or a Ph.D. in archaeology.
• Minimum of 6 years of supervisory or management experience in California CRM.
• RPA certification preferred.
• Expertise in California archaeology, and extensive understanding of CEQA, Assembly Bill 52, NEPA, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Familiarity with U.S. Forest Service Programmatic Agreements, Bureau of Land Management Manuals.
• Caltrans standards and requirements related to cultural resources would be a plus.
• Experience working with southern California Native American tribal members is a plus.

Responsibilities May Include

• Manage and further develop a number of cultural resource projects.
• Manage cultural/tribal/paleontological resources tasks in coordination with Aspen Project Managers.
• Manage, supervise, and direct archaeological surveys, site testing and prepare resource evaluation documents.
• Control and track numerous project and task budgets and delivery schedules with high accuracy.
• Prepare cultural and/or tribal cultural sections of environmental documents, technical reports, and other compliance and recommendation documents.
• Conduct Native American consultation support services.
• Participate in marketing and proposal preparation activities.

Qualifications for Success

• Exceptional technical writing skills are absolutely required with high standards for quality written products, including attention to detail.
• Candidates must have a strong work ethic and be highly motivated.
• Highly developed organizational skills with attention to both the big picture and attention to detail are a necessity to meet competing deadlines and demands.
• Comfortable in communicating with a geographically dispersed staff.
• The candidate would also enjoy conducting site visits in remote or challenging physical environments on occasion.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; strong GIS experience and MS Project are beneficial.

Compensation. Aspen offers a wide range of benefits and a competitive compensation package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a writing sample of a previously published environmental section in which the candidate was the sole or majority author to jallan@aspeneg.com.  The subject line must state, “Senior Cultural Resource Specialist – [NAME]”.

Aspen Environmental Group is seeking a highly motivated Surface and Ground Water Hydrologist in one of its southern California offices.

Responsibilities

Environmental services are mostly interdisciplinary.  A candidate with a broad knowledge of hydrology who has worked in an interdisciplinary environment is preferred.   May manage or will assist project managers and other scientific leaders on all aspects of surface water and groundwater analysis, project planning and possibly provide assistance on other projects.  Responsibilities include field sampling and data collection, data analysis, cost estimating, subcontractor management, and technical writing. Performs a range of tasks, requiring utilization of basic and specialized technical field and analytical methods. Work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.  Will be required to prepare work plans, perform field data collection and prepare technical analysis and written reports summarizing results. A willingness to cross train in other disciplines a plus.

Required Education and Experience

BA or BS degree in hydrology or related field and at least 10 years hydrology-related  experience in a professional position located in California, or MA or MS degree in hydrology or related field and at least 5 years in a similar professional position.

Professional experience should include:

• Field evaluations such as site assessments for impact analysis or development of hydrologic and hydraulic mitigation measures, and collecting stream cross section, stream roughness, flow and water quality data.
• Field equipment for basic surveying, water quality sampling and flow measurement data collection preferred but not essential.
• Calculations and modeling of stream discharges, determination of flood limits and watershed analysis. Groundwater modeling experience is desirable but not essential.
• Preparation of written surface water and groundwater technical evaluations and development water supply assessments.
• Preparation of surface water and groundwater impacts analyses for CEQA and NEPA documentation.
• Experience with the preparation of Jurisdictional Delineation reports addressing federal and state jurisdiction according to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) policy is desirable.
• Experience with the preparation of notifications and applications for state and federal authorizations: USACE Clean Water Act Section 404, CDFW Fish and Game Code Lake and Streambed Agreement, and California Regional Water Quality Control Board CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certifications is desirable.
• Preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.

Qualifications for Success

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality written reports and verbal presentations. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and be highly motivated, and able to meet and manage deadlines and budgets.  Highly-developed organization skills with attention to both the big picture and attention to detail are a necessity to meet competing deadlines and demands.  Should be familiar with regulatory requirements, permitting processes,  and regulatory agencies associated with construction of major infrastructure projects. This position requires field work and travel throughout California, Arizona and Nevada. Must be able to obtain security clearance as applicable for project site access. Able  to resolve conflicts and provide solutions in a professional manner. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel. GIS experience is a plus. Ability to perform year-round fieldwork in all types of weather, including extreme weather conditions. Experience working in remote locations as well as urban and suburban areas is a requirement. Must possess a valid Driver License.

Compensation. Aspen offers a wide range of benefits and a competitive compensation package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a writing sample in which the candidate was the sole or majority author to humanresources@aspeneg.com.  The subject line must state, “Water Resources Specialist – [NAME]”.