Job Description
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for? Our Northeast Environment business is looking for a senior level
Wetland Scientist / Ecologist / Biologist to join their Natural Resources team. You will play a lead role in overseeing and conducting wetland and watercourse assessments, state and federal protected species surveys, environmental review, and local, state, and federal permits. You will also design and implement ecological sampling and monitoring plans, conduct data analysis and lead preparation of technical reports. Internal and external client communication and expertise in new business development are key requirements for this position.
Responsibilities - Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
- Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Carry out environmental impact assessments, delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
- Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
- Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
- Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources, and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.
- Community of Practice Management: Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise.
- Environmental Risk Management: Coordinate the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental risks.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Natural Resources, Water Resources, Biology, Ecology, or related field
- Certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) pursuing PWS certification through the Society of Wetland Scientists preferred
- At least 10 years of experience working within the private sector as a consultant or environmental manager
- Demonstrated technical skills in identification and characterization of wetland vegetation, soils, and hydrology in the Northcentral and Northeast, Eastern Mountains and Piedmont, and Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regions is required.
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permit requirements and land use regulations (e.g., CWA 404/401, N.J.A.C. 7:7A, N.J.A.C. 7:13, NY Freshwater Wetlands Act, NEPA, EIS, etc.)
- Project management experience with the ability to independently develop and prepare work plans, budgets, and work scopes in response to RFPs or based on client needs
- Experience working with GPS, data loggers and other field mapping/survey devices and applications
- Able and willing to travel when needed and staff projects that may require multi-day field work and overnight travel
- Able to work in challenging seasonal climates, variable terrain, and carry necessary field equipment and supplies
- Able to work remotely, as needed, and collaborate electronically with project teams
Benefits:
- 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
- Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
- Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
- Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Salary range: $83,000 - $154,500 based on experience and location
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