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STORMWATER EROSION CONTROL INSPECTOR: TRANSMISSION LINES

11-3-2011 (Immediate Employment Opportunity)

Horizon Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking to hire a Field Technician with experience in stormwater erosion control best management practices (BMPs), inspection, and installation along electric transmission line rights-of-way.  Desired skills include previous knowledge and experience with TPDES BMP installation, inspection, and maintenance.  Additional responsibilities include daily reporting and coordination with field crews to communicate deficiencies of structures and design and implementation of required maintenance of these structures.  Conversational Spanish ability is desired.  Ten-hour, 7-day work weeks are common and should be expected.  Substantial travel and remote lodging near construction site is required.  Compensation and per diem for lodging and sustenance is provided.

General responsibilities: Daily inspection of BMP structures and completion of inspection reports.  Coordination with field crew chiefs and management personnel to assure proper installation and maintenance of all BMPs and correct clearing and grading procedures.

Requirements:

Candidates must minimally possess the following

  • Proof of Stormwater Inspector training
  • 2 years or more of professional experience associated with BMP inspection
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to work unsupervised as well as to become a productive and enthusiastic part of a team

Understanding of environmental requirements for Texas Public Utility Commission approvals is preferred.

Successful candidates must pass a drug test as a condition of employment and may be subject to future random drug testing.

Benefits:

  • In addition to lodging and per diem for meals, Horizon offers overtime pay, direct deposit mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle use is required on work site, and worker's comp coverage.

Horizon is an equal-opportunity employer

Interested parties should submit (mail/fax/e-mail) a letter of interest, résumés, writing samples, salary requirements, and at least 3 references to: :

Mr. Shannon Dorsey
Horizon Environmental Services, Inc.
1507 South IH 35, Austin, Texas 78741
Phone: (512) 328-2430
Fax: (512) 328-1804
E-mail: shannon_dorsey@horizon-esi.com

Geoscientist/Geologist

7-7-2011 (Immediate Employment Opportunity)

Horizon Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking to hire an experienced Texas Licensed Professional Geoscientist/Geologist. Desired skills include experience conducting geologic assessments in Texas and the Austin area, as well as Environmental Assessments pursuant to requirements set forth in the City of Austin Land Development Code Section 25-8-121. Other preferred areas of experience include project management, and preparation of project scopes and budgets. Familiarity with additional environmental regulatory considerations including threatened or endangered species and cultural resource issues is also desired. Interested parties should provide résumés and professional references to Horizon's Ecological Group Manager, Mr. Shannon Dorsey, at shannon_dorsey@horizon-esi.com. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at (512) 328-2430 during normal business hours.

General responsibilities include project management; budget, proposal, and scope preparation; fieldwork; technical reporting; client and agency interaction; and marketing.

Requirements:

Candidates must minimally possess the following

  • B.A./B.S. or other qualifying degree in Geological Science or a closely related field.
  • M.A./M.S. or other qualifying degree in Geological Science or a closely related field.
  • Hold a license or registration as a professional geoscientisit/geologist in the State of Texas.
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of continuous or equivalent professional experience with geologic assessments, including at least 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
  • Have in hand (or be able to obtain) TxDOT pre-certifications in the relevant categories
  • Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as to perform as a productive and enthusiastic part of a professional team.

Candidates possessing the following additional certification will be highly considered

  • Registered Environmental Professional, Registered Environmental Property Assessor, Registered Environmental Manager (or similar)

Project Manager - Electric Transmission Line

7-7-2011 (Immediate Employment Opportunity)

Horizon Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking to hire a Project Manager with experience in the routing and permitting of electric transmission lines. Desired skills include the management and preparation of RUS Environmental Reports; state public utility commission EAs/CCNs; Section 404 Permit applications; and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Familiarity with additional environmental regulatory considerations including threatened or endangered species and cultural resource issues and expert testimony experience is also desired.

General Responsibilities:

Proposal preparation; project management; fieldwork; report preparation; client and agency interaction; and marketing Horizon's services to the electric utility industry.

Candidates must minimally possess the following:

  • B.A., M.A. /M.S. or other qualifying degree closely related to Environmental Planning or Environmental Sciences. An advanced degree is preferred.
  • 5 years or more of continuous or equivalent professional experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory/management experience related to the permitting of facilities for the electric utility industry.
  • Understanding of environmental requirements for state public utility commission approvals, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
  • Understanding of RUS environmental policies and procedures, NEPA, CWA regulations, and Section 106 of the NHPA.
  • Ability to generate a substantial portion of his/her own work load.
  • Ability to work unsupervised as well as to become a productive and enthusiastic part of a team.

Wetland Biologist

7-7-2011 (Immediate Employment Opportunity)

Horizon Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking to hire an experienced wetland biologist for immediate employment. Desired skills include wetland determination and delineation per the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual as well as the recently issued regional supplements. Applicants must have experience with preparation of Clean Water Act Section 404 Nationwide and Individual Permitting application packages with various USACE District Offices, project management, and preparation of project scopes and budgets. Familiarity with additional environmental regulatory considerations including threatened or endangered species and cultural resource issues is also desired. Interested parties should provide résumés and professional references to Horizon's Ecological Group Manager, Mr. Shannon Dorsey, at shannon_dorsey@horizon-esi.com. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at (512) 328-2430 during normal business hours.

General responsibilities include project management; budget, proposal, and scope preparation; fieldwork; technical reporting; client and agency interaction; and marketing.

Requirements:

Candidates must minimally possess the following

  • M.A./M.S. or other qualifying advanced degree in Ecological Science or a closely related field, preferred.
  • Senior Wetland Biologists will have a minimum of 5 years of continuous or equivalent professional experience in Wetland Biology, including at least 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
  • Junior Wetland Biologists will have a minimum of 2 years of continuous or equivalent professional experience in Wetland Biology, including at least 6 months of supervisory/management experience.
  • Thorough understanding of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
  • Demonstrated experience with preparation and successful acquisition of Nationwide and Individual Permit application packages.
  • Have in hand (or be able to obtain) Texas Department of Transportation precertification in the relevant categories.
  • The ability to work unsupervised as well as to be a productive and enthusiastic part of a team.

Candidates possessing the following additional qualifications will be highly considered:

  • PWS - Professional Wetland Scientist

Candidate will be expected to generate a substantial portion of his/her own project load as a condition of continuing employment.

Interested parties should submit (mail/fax/e-mail) a letter of interest, résumés, writing samples, salary requirements, and at least 3 references to: :

Horizon Environmental Services, Inc.
ATTN: Human Resources
1507 South IH 35, Austin, Texas 78741
Fax: (512) 328-1804
Email: careers@horizon-esi.com