Managing Soil Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead scientist on multidisciplinary projects focused on natural treatment systems, wastewater recycling, and soil-based water management strategies.
• Guide project teams in designing, implementing, and optimizing land-applied wastewater systems, vadose zone analyses, and sustainable reuse solutions.
• Ensure scientific rigor, defensibility, and innovation across all technical deliverables, models, and field programs.
• Drive strategic expansion of the division’s market share in wastewater, water reuse, and sustainable water management technologies.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with municipal utilities, industrial clients, agricultural operations, and food sector partners.
• Collaborate closely with the Strategic Partner Group to support Valley’s strategic accounts, aligning customer objectives with Valley technologies and services.
• Partner with Valley Dealers to create project opportunities, enhance dealer capabilities, and support growth in land application and water reuse projects.
• Contribute to proposal development, scoping, pricing strategies, and long-term business planning.

Required Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, or other agriculture/environmental related field with 5+ years experience.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, or other agriculture/environmental related field with 7+ years of experience.
• Preferred: 9+ years of experience.
• Business skills associated with cost estimation, winning proposal development, and project budget management.
• Able to identify project leads and prepare successful proposals.
• Client relationship management and ability to clearly understand their needs.
• Organized and detail-oriented with proven track record of goal achievement.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and regulatory documents.
• Effectively present information to management, public groups, clients, and other employees.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple, simultaneous priorities.
• Able to perform field activities (e.g., stoop, lift up to 40 pounds from floor to waist high, walk, etc.).
• Able to travel with reliable transportation for use in work-related activities.
• Able to travel away from home for up to 5 continuous days.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, or other agriculture/environmental-related discipline.
• Certified Crop Advisor, Certified Professional Soil Scientist, and/or Certified Professional Agronomist.
• The ability to read, write, speak and understand multiple languages.
• The ability to support, guide and motivate staff as well as influence those that are not direct staff.
• The ability to actively participate in the company’s business development.
• Decision making skills that can effectively prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results and customer service.
• Project Management certification.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more