Environmental Scientist

About the role

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Responsibilities

• Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration;
• SWPPP/Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions;
• Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Section 94-c preferred but not required;
• Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis;
• Regularly travel throughout Upstate New York and potentially the North-East and Mid-Atlantic Regions;
• Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State.
• A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology is required.
• Prior experience and proficiency with GIS required.
• Prior experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) required.
• Knowledge of NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 requirements required.
• Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Prior experience and proficiency with GPS and mobile technologies required.
• High attention to detail required.
• Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies required.

Skills

• Outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Pay

$73,000.00 - $105,900.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Travel

Yes