Entry Level Environmental Scientist

Job description

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION: VHB’s Environmental Resources Group in Atlanta has an opening for a 6 month temporary Environmental Specialist position to work with our expanding ecology group. This position is anticipated to begin in early June 2026 and extend until the end of October 2026. The normal work schedule would be Monday-Friday approximately 40 hours per week. On occasion, the work may require more than 40 hours in a week. This position requires regular outdoor work and some travel. Outdoor work conditions could include extreme heat and cold temperatures in wet and dry weather. Travel would generally consist of day trips with some overnight stays. Occasionally, work trips could extend for a week or more. Additionally, some flexibility is required in terms of daily project destinations/locations and hours of availability due to weather frequently and suddenly altering plans. Responsibilities: - Travelling to various monitoring locations to collect water samples, record in situ water quality data, and measure stream flow from creeks and rivers - Monitoring environmental conditions at construction sites - Assist with data entry and field equipment maintenance - Assist with fis...