Environmental Project Specialist — Part-Time & Flexible

Onterris; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Onterris in California is seeking an Environmental Project Specialist to support Project Managers on environmental planning, compliance, permitting, and documentation. This role is part-time/temporary with no guaranteed benefits, but PTO eligibility applies under state policy.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, archaeology, or related field, and 1-3 years of CA-based experience in environmental consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, archaeology, or a similar field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience as an environmental scientist/specialist, biologist, ecologist, planner, or equivalent in California with environmental consulting exposure.
• Knowledge of current environmental regulations, including CESA, FESA, CEQA, NEPA, Section 106, amongst others.
• Exposure to project management tasks.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS).

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support Project Managers with projects at various stages of project planning, environmental compliance, permitting, and documentation.
• Review project materials, provide analysis, develop spreadsheets, conduct data entry, maintain project tracking, and manage database entries and quality assurance tasks.
• Support project managers to oversee project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist in improving program efficiencies and support schedule management.
• Provide peer trainings as needed.
• Duties may include conducting environmental desktop analysis of sensitive resources, environmental construction monitoring support, writing and reviewing reports, and interacting with other company professionals and client contacts.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental science

Project coordination

Data analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in planning/environmental science/biology/ecology/archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

Onterris in California is seeking an Environmental Project Specialist to support Project Managers on environmental planning, compliance, permitting, and documentation. This role is part-time/temporary with no guaranteed benefits, but PTO eligibility applies under state policy.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, archaeology, or related field, and 1-3 years of CA-based experience in environmental consulting.