[ES_JOBS_NET] Jr Environmental Consultant, UCF, Washington DC
Christine Wiedinmyer
Christine.Wiedinmyer at Colorado.EDU
Thu Mar 28 08:21:17 MDT 2019
https://icf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ICFExternal_Career_Site/job/Washington-DC/Jr-Environmental-Consultant_R1901236-1
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. If you're seeking to make a difference in the world, visit www.icf.com/careers to find your next career. ICF-together for tomorrow.
It's not hard to come to work each day when you're preventing pollution, saving energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and helping the world become more resilient to impacts from climate change. ICF is at the forefront of preparing leading-edge technical and policy analyses, identifying viable market solutions, building real-world management tools, and implementing programs to reduce pollution. In climate change and environmental markets, ICF has provided advice to more than 30 governments and international institutions, and served more than 60 companies in the FT Global 500. We offer our clients around the globe unparalleled analytical, policy, and business management services.
ICF is seeking a junior environmental consultant to support our Climate Adaptation and Resilience team. This team works with federal, state, and local agencies and communities to help them understand the risks that climate change will bring, and how to reduce those risks. You will be responsible for supporting ICF managers in winning, planning, and executing projects. You will be expected to work as part of 2 to 7 person teams to execute tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high quality products and services. You are likely to work on multiple projects, interact with all levels of staff, and have some client interaction. At ICF you have an opportunity to apply you're academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, and interact with experts and clients in the field, while also building your knowledge of climate change resiliency developing strong consulting skills.
This position is intended for graduating seniors or recent Bachelor's graduates who are available to start working in summer 2019. ICF is also hiring for a similar position in LA. Candidates interested in that location should also apply at www.icf.com/careers/jobs/R1803111<https://wd5.myworkday.com/icf/d/inst/1$17/www.icf.com/careers/jobs/R1803111>
What you'll do...
* Quantitative problem-solving, data collection and analysis, and manipulation of large datasets.
* Technical writing.
* Reviewing literature, performing research, and synthesizing findings into concise and well-written summaries.
* Interacting with clients.
* Preparing presentations, reports, memoranda, and other communication materials.
* Helping to translate technical climate science and risk management topics into terms that are meaningful to more general audiences.
* Working with teams to prepare high-quality materials to support clients, pitching in wherever necessary.
* Completing tasks in fast-paced and self-motivated environment in a timely and efficient manner.
* Reporting to project managers.
What you'll need...
* Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or other Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Public Policy or related subjects
* Demonstrated interest and/or experience in climate change or risk management areas.
* Cumulative and major GPA of at least 3.2 or higher.
Professional skills you will need...
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation.
* Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
* Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
* Demonstrated leadership skills.
* Ability to take ownership of tasks and seek input when needed.
* Desire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and a willingness to contribute to team projects in a variety of ways.
ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Reasonable Accommodations are available for disabled veterans and applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter at icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: EEO is the law and Pay Transparency Statement.
Washington, DC (DC02)
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