Environmental Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations, including wetland delineations and assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, and ecological monitoring
• Prepare permit applications, such as environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, and local agency natural resource permits
• Prepare NEPA documentation and review NEPA documents
• Perform environmental monitoring and inspections
• Work with engineering team members to identify and resolve transportation project challenges
• Use ArcGIS Pro for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients, and regulators
• Assist the firm in other capacities as needed, such as public involvement activities
• Support client marketing and business development efforts

• Assist with field sampling and assessment
• Collect data and operate field equipment associated with environmental permitting projects
• Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys
• Lead field sampling and assessment efforts as assigned

• Analyze and manage data
• Write reports
• Prepare permit documentation
• Prepare and review NEPA documentation
• Coordinate with project team members, clients, and regulators
• Support marketing efforts

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• B.S. degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or a related field
• 3-8 years of professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field. A Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience
• Experience with Florida ecology and natural resource management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates

• Experience on transportation projects for FDOT and/or other roadway clients
• Experience with ESRI GIS and GPS applications, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and statistical software
• Professional certifications, such as FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent permit, PWS, CEP, CWB, PMP, or similar
• Experience working with Florida regulatory agencies, including all Water Management Districts, FDEP, and FFWCC, and knowledge of state regulations including Chapters 373, 379, and 403 F.S., and 62-330 F.A.C.
• Experience working with federal regulatory agencies, including USACE, USFWS, NMFS, and FHWA, and knowledge of federal regulations including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and NEPA

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
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