Environmental Scientist

About the Role

Dewberry is seeking an Environmental Professional to join our team in NW Florida. The preferred location is Daphne, AL, but the position offers flexibility to work in any of our NW Florida offices. This role involves environmental permitting, including natural resource inventory, analysis, wetland delineation, species assessments, permitting, and mitigation.

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with over 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. We prioritize exceptional talent and high-quality service delivery, offering opportunities to collaborate on innovative and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visits with clients and regulatory agencies in the field.
• Conduct soil, hydrology, and vegetation inventory, species assessments and surveys, and plant identifications.
• Prepare environmental permit applications.
• Complete permit compliance monitoring.
• Document and summarize results of field investigations and analyses.
• Prepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits, and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.
• Provide client and regulatory agency coordination.
• Support proposal preparation, contract execution, and budget/schedule adherence.
• Perform technical work and develop project execution strategies.
• Evaluate site conditions and select wetlands identification, mitigation, and regulatory approval strategies.
• Execute project activities with the client and project team and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation is a plus.
• Capability to execute and coordinate environmental permitting and assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of Florida environmental regulations and permitting, regulation submittals, wetland or environmental design, EPA Rapid Bio-Assessment, and a NEPA background is a plus.
• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification is a plus.
• Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Regular fieldwork in a variety of seasonal conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Local and occasional statewide travel is required.

Dewberry is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Candidates who do not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply if they are excited about the role.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.