Environmental Officer jobs in United States

Company Description

We seek a dynamic and results-driven Senior Environmental Officer for an Environmental Consultancy based in Randburg, Johannesburg.

As a Senior Environmental Officer, the position requires managing multiple projects, leading junior colleagues, and demonstrating personal authority through experience, reputation, skill, character, and example.

The role involves direct involvement in complex and environmentally significant projects, with responsibilities including:

• Environmental Impact Assessments, client liaison, specialist appointments, and authority management to achieve a Record of Decision.
• Conducting environmental management projects such as Environmental Management Frameworks, Strategic Environmental Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Environmental Compliance assessments.
• Performing site visits and baseline investigations to assess project sensitivity, legal requirements, and scope of specialist work.
• Leading Public Participation campaigns in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Generating high-quality, accurate reports reflecting environmental sensitivities, project impacts, and mitigation measures, compliant with legislative and industry standards.
• Developing environmental control documents for managing construction and operational impacts.

Daily duties include:

• Assuming overall project management, including reporting to clients and internal teams.
• Understanding each project thoroughly, including conducting inception meetings and site visits.
• Ensuring project timelines and budgets are met, managing deviations accordingly.
• Liaising professionally with clients and authorities to document decisions and clarify requirements.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Generating reports and project management documents for formal control.
• Mentoring and transferring knowledge to project leaders.
• Utilizing the company's quality management system.
• Setting an example of hard work, attention to detail, and ethical behavior to improve team performance.
• Performing administrative functions as required.

• A Master's degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.

• 7-10 years of practical experience in environmental consulting, with strong knowledge of environmental management processes.
• Experience leading junior environmental officers and demonstrating leadership qualities.

• Registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner with EAPSA.
• Registration with SACNASP or equivalent is an advantage.

• Salary: Market Related
• Closing Date: 31 May

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