Environmental Scientist / Ecologist – Task Lead
Our client works across several disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, water, and infrastructure projects to life. Their work includes; engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, construction services, project management, and project economics. Their expertise starts from initial project concept and planning through to design, construction, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation.
They are looking to hire an Environmental Scientist / Ecologist – Task Lead for their Gulf Coast region.
Your Opportunity
Our client is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to join their team. In this role, you will provide leadership in biological field surveys, report preparation, environmental regulatory and project permitting efforts. You will take the lead in preparing environmental documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 404 Permitting, working with environmental staff and engineering clients in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and the South. This position is based out of Texas and ideal for a proven field lead professional who is seeking career expansion in a dynamic team environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage technical studies and ecological resource teams with assessments and various natural resource surveys
- Lead field teams during wetland delineation, listed species habitat and flora/fauna presence/absence surveys when required
- Coordinate with regulatory/resource agencies and local governments
- Assist with the preparation of NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs) as well as wetland delineation reports and threatened and endangered species habitat assessments
- Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance
- Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to developing staff
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience leading natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species habitat surveys
- Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and working knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Sections 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act)
- Proven knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects
- Working knowledge of agencies including USACE, USFWS, State DNR/DEP/DEQ/DOT, FERC
- Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with or willingness to manage multiple planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals
- Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
- Proven leadership in driving technical performance improvement
- Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 50% of the time) for project and fieldwork is required
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Certified Wetland Delineator is a plus
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related discipline from an accredited university is required
- Minimum 5 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $90.00 and $80,000
Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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