Social Performance & Resilience Scientist
AECOM Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | $61,000 – $110,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Remote in Raleigh, NC |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Social Performance & Resilience Scientist. The qualified candidate may work remotely from any location in the US but is preferred to be in the eastern US. AECOM is seeking a dynamic individual meeting the criteria below, at a minimum; someone who works well with others and is comfortable in small or large groups; and who can prepare high-quality technical documentation/reports. The qualified candidate should possess both an understanding of the nuances and cultural requirements of this type of work, coupled with a technical understanding of the comprehensive services AECOM provides as related to equity, environmental justice, and climate resilience needs. Responsibilities and skills will include but are not limited to the following:
- Advise, conduct, and support the preparation of large complex environmental justice impact assessments.
- Have a high level of competency working of environmental justice and climate change analyses for NEPA documentation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: environmental justice, environmental health, social vulnerability, climate change impacts, ESG reporting and accounting.
- Fully qualified scientist. Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.
- Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Work under only general direction. Independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
- Solve problems by use of combinations of standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
- Participate in planning to achieve prescribed objectives.
- Conduct analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.
- Formulate hypothesis, perform independent research and make recommendations.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science, and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG). We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS in Public Health Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Epidemiology, other science, or engineering field or + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters in a science or engineering field with 1+ years of experience support environmental justice policy decisions and equity evaluations.
- Outstanding oral communication, written and presentation skills.
- Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of statistics or biostatistics.
Additional Information:
Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers to provide the following compensation and benefits information for positions that may be performed in Colorado: Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is: $61,000 – $110,000.
Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (NYC locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $61,000 – $110,000.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness, and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers to provide the following compensation and benefits information for positions that may be performed in Colorado: Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is: $61,000 – $110,000.
Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (NYC locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $61,000 – $110,000.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness, and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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Company description:
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. When you join a company that’s pioneering the future, your opportunities are unlimited. By connecting the largest network of professional expertise in the industry, we’re finding new approaches and better answers to the toughest challenges. We’re planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants and program and construction managers driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world – and we want you to be a part of it.
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