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Assistant Scientist - Stormwater

Omaha, NE

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson's Industrial Environmental Sciences team is where innovation meets sustainability. We are a dynamic group of environmental experts dedicated to providing eco-friendly and economically viable solutions. Our mission is to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and ensure compliance with major environmental acts and policies, benefiting clients, communities, and the environment alike.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Stormwater Compliance Inspector in the Lincoln or Omaha, NE area. This is your chance to be at the forefront of environmental engineering, planning, and permitting.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct compliance inspections at active construction sites to ensure state and local stormwater regulations and standards are met.

+ Enter inspection data electronically through online GIS based system accurately and promptly.

+ Effectively communicate compliance issues to site personnel and design engineers.

+ Perform online or in-person records searches and draft project memos and reports.

+ Interpret construction plans, specifications, and details and translate that to field observations.

+ Become familiar with state and local environmental regulations and apply that knowledge in the field.

+ Assist design engineers with field observations as needed.

+ Work in various terrains and weather conditions, making every day unique and challenging.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

+ Working collaboratively with others

+ Having ownership in the work you do

+ Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

+ A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.

+ Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

+ Impeccable attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.

+ Ability to obtain CISEC or CESSWI certification within 2 years (or -IT certifications within one year) of hire.

+ Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and prioritize safety in all work conditions.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

+ Working collaboratively with others.

+ Having ownership in the work you do.

+ Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

+ Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

+ Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

+ Receive an excellent 401(k) match

+ Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

+ Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

+ Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

**Please note:** The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships .

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

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