Environmental Scientist Lead

About the role

We are searching for an experienced Scientist Lead to join our growing Environmental team. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, environmental planning, or a related discipline (MS preferred) and has 6-10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Task Manager and field lead for environmental field studies, including delineation, sampling, inspection, data analysis, permit preparation, GIS mapping, and technical report writing.
• Manage junior staff and ensure QA/QC of their work.
• Support proposal development and interface with clients as necessary.

Qualifications

• Mid-senior level experience as an environmental consultant or environmental regulatory specialist.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Art (B.A.) in a relevant environmental discipline (Environmental Science, Wildlife or Fisheries Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, etc.).
• Master of Science (M.S.) is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of field such as wetland science, flora/fauna, ecosystems of the Southeastern US, environmental impact analysis, etc. with demonstrated experience leading field tasks.
• Knowledge in Additional Ecoregions Is Preferred.
• Proficient with GIS and GPS mapping (ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and similar software).
• Physically able to travel and conduct field work on various project sites with challenging field conditions such as steep terrain, thick vegetation, and inclement weather.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills with ability to deliver complete and clean documents.
• Experience leading environmental tasks for Departments of Transportation (DOT), Energy, Renewables, Municipal, or Federal projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans (civil, roadway, pipeline, etc.).
• Experience delivering multiple environmental services projects simultaneously, including projects spanning various markets, clients, and states.
• Ideal candidates would have professional credentials such as American Institute of Certified Planners, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Ecologist (CE), Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP), Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS), or similar.
• Experience supervising one or more junior to mid-level staff.
• Willingness to travel as projects require, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, bringing a positive attitude, multi-tasking abilities, and self-motivated mentality to produce high quality work.

Pay

Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information. Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered.

Benefits

Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.