Project Assistant

We're a busy geological engineering firm seeking a Project Assistant to support our close-knit team. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, teachable, and willing to learn. You will join a creative team in a dynamic work environment, at our office located in the Woodstock/Acworth area close to Bells Ferry Road and I-575. Please include a cover letter with your resume.

• This is not a remote position
• The Project Assistant will report directly to the Director of Environmental Services (DES), as well as support a multi-disciplinary project team.

This position may occasionally include travel with other staff to attend county meetings and provide administrative support. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: working closely with the DES to thoroughly research applicable ordinances, guidelines, and regulations as required by specific projects; maintaining project logs and binders; taking meeting notes and providing project status updates as needed; assisting with creation of presentation materials; updating and maintaining databases and files used for regulatory reference; supporting the project team with setback, buffer, permitting, and other information as needed; organizing regulatory materials and project data, and other tasks as assigned. This is a salary position with a range of $55,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications. Our firm pays 100% of the premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision/VSP plan, Short-term Disability (STD), Long-term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Life Insurance, and HealthiestYou. We also offer a 401k program with safe harbor non-elective contribution. GeoLogic strictly prohibits any collaboration with recruiting firms, temp-to-hire firms, or other firms that post and forward candidate resumes. If a candidate's resume is forwarded to any employee of GeoLogic, it becomes the property of GeoLogic and no fee will be paid to the sender.

• Assisting the DES with a variety of project-related tasks and administrative support as needed
• Researching county ordinances for specific and general development regulations, communicating with county officials as directed when clarification is needed
• Researching property parcel and other information using qPublic, county GIS websites, Google Earth, DOT, and other publicly available databases
• Researching environmental and other information using IPaC, NWI, EPA, NRHP, and other publicly available databases
• Reviewing county comprehensive plans for specific and general development guidelines, regionally important resources, and future land use plans
• Researching state regulations and guidelines as needed, communicating with state officials as directed when clarification is needed
• Researching federal regulations and guidelines as needed
• Researching county Planning Commission and Board of Commissioner meeting minutes and calendar dates as needed
• Monitoring public opinion and regulatory outcomes regarding specific projects as assigned
• Compiling information for project data sheets and activity logs as needed
• Assisting members of the project team with property setbacks, buffer distances, and other regulatory guidance as needed
• Streamlining systems processes
• Additional project-specific tasks as needed
• Specific research projects as directed by the DES and other staff
• Attendance at project meetings, taking notes, updating project status in databases as needed
• Occasional travel to attend county meetings in an administrative capacity; some overnight travel may be required
• Occasional travel to accompany staff for fieldwork as needed; some overnight travel may be required
• Demonstrated research experience, solid work ethic, willingness to learn and take initiative
• Proofreading and editing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (confirmed via E-Verify)
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Clean driving record (7-year history)
• Experience with Arc

GIS / QGIS

is a plus

• Experience with county planning and/or building departments
• Experience with environmental regulations
• Experience with industrial development and environmental permitting

• NO RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION

• Being authorized to work in the U.

S. is a precondition of employment . In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

GEOLOGIC DOES NOT SPONSOR WORK VISAS.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay:

$55,000.00

• $70,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Location:

Acworth, GA 30102 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person