Junior Environmental Specialist
Junior specialist in the field of soil and water, responsible for project management and advisory reports.
Academic training in biology, process technology, chemistry, or environmental sciences required.
Working in a small-scale organisation on area-specific soil and water solutions.
Description
As an entry-level specialist, you will work on short- and long-term projects in the field of soil and water. You will translate knowledge of soil processes and research results into advisory reports and develop area-specific solutions. Due to the small scale of the organisation, you will manage projects from quotation to advisory report, with a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to quickly learn new skills.
Job requirements
- Academic working and thinking level with a completed education in biology, process technology, chemistry, environmental sciences, or the environment.
- Work experience is a plus, but not required.
- Motivation to work in the field of soil and water.
- Excellent communication skills.
Tasks
- Working on various short- and long-term projects aimed at improving soil and water quality.
- Combining knowledge of soil processes with research results to write advisory reports.
- Simultaneously managing multiple projects, each with its own budget and deadline.
- Maintaining contact with clients and developing innovative, area-specific solutions.
- Managing projects from the quotation phase to the delivery of the advisory report, with a high degree of autonomy and freedom.
Working conditions
- Permanent employment.
- 25 vacation days and the option to purchase extra days.
- Laptop and telephone of the organisation.
- Possibility of hybrid working.
- A company outing several times a year.
- Space and opportunities for training and education.
Description of the organisation
You will join a committed, flat organisation where colleagues know each other well and are given a great deal of freedom in how they carry out their work. The culture is open, honest, and transparent, with respect for different perspectives and a focus on collaboration. The organisation works on projects concerning soil and water systems, including the design and supervision of phytosanitary and bioremediation projects and area-specific solutions to improve soil and water quality. Clients include government bodies and water managers; the approach emphasizes nature-oriented solutions and a broad societal approach to problems.