Environmental Analyst

Olive Recruitment; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Olive Recruitment in Kerala, India, seeks an Environmental Planning Specialist to work with an Australian company. Onboarding includes comprehensive training aligned with Australian standards and practices, with opportunities to engage with international clients.

The role focuses on preparing environmental assessments, management plans, GIS-based analyses, and environmental reporting, while coordinating with local authorities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with botanical and terrestrial surveys, and related field methods.
• Ability to interpret environmental data and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in preparing environmental reports and plans.
• Proficient in GIS-based data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental planning documents including assessments and management plans.
• Lear n and maintain knowledge of environmental legislation and approvals processes.
• Maintain proficiency in qualitative and quantitative EIA methods.
• Conduct GIS and spatial analysis.
• Prepare tenders, proposals and related documentation.
• Research using local government databases to identify clients.
• Update project information on website and social media.

Skills

Environmental survey methodologies

GIS and spatial analysis

Technical report writing

Project management

Research and analytical skills

Regulatory data interpretation

Communication skills

Digital tools adaptability

Multi-task handling

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Spatial mapping software

Job description

• Work timings: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Indian time
• Opportunity to work with an Australian company
• Comprehensive training will be provided as part of onboarding, aligned with Australian standards and practices.

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare a range of environmental planning documents, including preliminary assessments and due diligence reports, vegetation/fauna management plans, ecological assessments, bushfire hazard management plans, revegetation and restoration plans, and environmental offset strategies.
• Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, planning schemes, and assessment and approvals processes.
• Maintain proficiency in tools and techniques used for qualitative and quantitative environmental impact assessments.
• Conduct geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis.
• Preparing tenders, proposals, and related documentation
• Conducting research using local government databases to identify prospective clients
• Updating project information on the website and social media platforms

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with a range of environmental survey and assessment methodologies, including botanical and terrestrial zoological surveys, landform and geomorphological surveys, as well as water quality sampling and the scientific interpretation of results.
• Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis tools.
• Experience in spatial mapping software for environmental data analysis including ESRI products.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret environmental, ecological, and regulatory data.
• Understanding of environmental assessment and management practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of various environmental reports and plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in drafting technical reports.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn and adapt to new digital tools and platforms as required.