Environmental Scientist

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SUMMARY:

This position is an Environment Scientist and is a full-time employment position. The employee will participate in both office and field activities. The employee will be responsible for ecological and environmental compliance assistance as well as comprehensive project management and business development, including but not limited to proposal writing, invoicing, workload coordination and mentoring of junior staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Working knowledge of federal, state and/or local regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, etc.) focusing primarily in the Gulf Coast Region.

• B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Biology, Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or closely related field.

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in federal/state regulatory compliance

• Must possess a valid drivers license with an insurable driving record.

• Proficient in use of Trimble units or similar GPS technologies.

• Demonstrated written communication and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of Endangered Species Act Section 7 and Section 10 processes.

• Proven knowledge of general state/federal permitting processes to assist with proposals and project management.

• Experience in proposal writing and willingness to participate in business development.

• Experience in dealing with clients and agency personnel.

• Ability to provide cooperation and coordination with other Providence media groups.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-Directed

• Shows initiative and the ability to organize oneself.

• Strategic

• Ability to develop strategies to approach tasks and plans to accomplish them.

• Critical Thinker

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze and assess issues quickly.

• Communicator

• Capacity for clear, concise, and honest written and oral communication. Comfortable with communicating information to all levels easily. Proficient listener.

• Detail Oriented

• Pays particular attention to details - large and small.

• Safety Conscious

• Values the safety of self and others by following all regulations and guidelines, wearing necessary PPE, and continuously upholding safety expectations.

• Willingness to Learn

• Desire for continuous learning and self-improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage incoming projects from proposal phase through closeout, including preparing cost estimates, scheduling, and completing necessary field work (or managing others) and subsequent reporting, permit application preparation, client interaction, reviewing and approving invoices and project close out.

• Experience in conducting biological surveys including but not limited to: wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and sensitive species surveys. Reporting experience, specifically, wetland data reports/jurisdictional determination requests and sensitive species reports, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 10/404)/ Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of Coastal Management Coastal Use permitting, and ecological monitoring reports.

• Coordinate with clients and agency personnel on daily basis.

• Take leadership role in business development including generation of new client relationships and nurturing existing client relationships.

• Safety compliance with all client and internal requirements/training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.

• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods of time.

• Ability to walk long distances, recurring bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, digging, and similar activities.

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.

• Preferred ability to drive all terrain vehicles as well as small marine vessels, including pulling equipment on trailer.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in the described position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION:

The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the position's role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC evolves, and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC depends on its employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change, responsibilities increase/decrease, technology improvements occur, or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection, recruiting, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, work assignment, scheduling, compensation of employees, and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable, legally protected classification or characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability. Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at HumanResources@providenceeng.com.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC is an EEO employer

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