Administrative Assistant/Entry level Scientist

Job Overview

APTIM is looking for a Scientist / Admin Assistant to join our team of engineers, scientist, and technicians who are passionately committed to safely solving our clients environmental and engineering concerns. The qualified candidate will be a hands-on scientist who is dedicated to completing assigned tasks with precision and accuracy. This is a professional position providing support for a range of environmental and infrastructure projects funded by private and government clients. The scientist will also perform a variety of office management work which includes assisting the program managers with administrative tasks, ordering office supplies and maintaining project records.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Organize and interpret engineering data to prepare clear and concise engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Assist in obtaining State and Federal project permits and perform permit compliance.
• Assist in preparing project construction plans and specifications.
• Communicate with co-workers, clients and the public in a professional manner including in a meeting or presentation.
• Work activities support various aspects of environmental projects that may include preliminary environmental document preparation, environmental permitting (Coastal Use Permits)
• Conducting site visits and attending progress meetings, preparation of comprehensive and technical reports for clients
• Use of GIS software to map and analyze project areas and collect field data.
• Candidate will work closely with Project Managers in implementing project tasks to meet client objectives and priorities.
• Candidate must be flexible and able to support multiple projects as needed.
• Candidate will be expected to apply technical skills and knowledge to complete the assigned work and will be expected to manage his/her own time to meet deadlines set by others.
• Candidate will maintain administrative responsibilities on behalf of lead Operations Manager.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 0-3 years related experience
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with using ArcGIS software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher
• Knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations preferred.
• Possess strong technical and analytical skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to fluently communicate in spoken and written English.
• Have a passion for working in a consulting firm
• Self-motivated, hard-worker capable of working both independently and in a team setting.
• Desire to gain knowledge and experience and advance career.
• Ability to legally work in the United States