Environmental Analyst Interview Questions
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Environmental Analyst interview questions shared by candidates
why are you interested in this position
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Because i will like to contribute my quota to the overall environmental aspiration of your organisation and i believe i have what it takes to do this both educational qualification and experience Less
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I have big construction experience
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I like Volkswagen Group
What is the main difference between NEPA and CEQA?
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Major difference is NEPA is federal (EIS) and CEQA is State of CA (EIR). If you left this out, can see why you would not get the job! Less
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NEPA is a disclosure process that assesses the impacts of reasonable alternatives and may choose the least damaging one. CEQA is an environmental impact analysis impact process that results in a decision document choosing the least damaging alternative Less
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project description - alternatives - scoping - environmental setting - initial study - names of the environmental documents - mitigation measure monitoring - mitigation measure requirements Less
Questions related to project management, planning, scheduling, costing, tracking, regulatory, project financial, staff and vendor management. I was also asked about specific projects where costs were reduced, profits were increased etc. because of the decisions I made. Questions on potential to relocate, etc. I was asked for specific examples of how I think my experience, education and skills would help me with my role at BNSF if I was hired.
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Ok I figured. I'm waiting for results too so it made me wonder when I saw this. Thanks. Less
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Posted right after the interview. Should have clarified.
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Have you already gotten notified of 'no offer' or did you post this right after the interview on July 7? Less
Please name all acronyms that you know in the environmental field and explain what they are for.
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USFW: U.S. Fish &Wildlife BLM: Bureau of Land Management EPA: Environmental Protection Agency ACOE: U.S. Army Corps Engineers NES: Natural Environmental Study BA: Biological Assessment BO: Biological Opinion ESA: Endangered Species Act 2081 or ITP: Section 2081 of Fish and Game Code ITP: Incidental Take Permit NWP: Nationwide Permit California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Less
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USFW: U.S. Fish &Wildlife BLM: Bureau of Land Management EPA: Environmental Protection Agency ACOE: U.S. Army Corps Engineers NES: Natural Environmental Study BA: Biological Assessment BO: Biological Opinion ESA: Endangered Species Act 2081 or ITP: Section 2081 of Fish and Game Code ITP: Incidental Take Permit NWP: Nationwide Permit California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Less
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Less
The very first question I was asked by the first manger I met was: "So you are still on your parents insurance?"
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He profiled my age which forced me to reveal my true age in response to the question. Less
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Must say - they should hire you as your observations are spot on. Less likely that they asked you that to figure out your age, more that they prefer to pay for health insurance so they are more likely to hire someone who can still be covered under their parents' coverage. Less