Part-Time, As Needed, Environmental Scientist

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
• Collections data and field samples during field investigations
• Analyzes and manages data received from field investigations; determines the location, size, condition, and impacts to designated environmental resources
• Documents methodologies and findings of research and field investigations
• Assists with geomorphic surveys and design efforts in support of ecological restoration projects
• Assists in species-specific surveys in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats (freshwater mussels, avifauna, herps, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, ect.) under the supervision of permitted biologists
• Assists with wetland and stream functional and conditional assessments using USACE-approved methods (Level I and II Stream Condition Assessments, iHGM, TxRAM, ect.)
• Participates in environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Writes natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports with supervisory input and oversight
• Assists and/or manages with supervisory oversight various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Texas General Land Office Submerged Lands, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with GIS programs
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with GIS programs

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field
• Experience with wetland/stream delineation and impact assessment, wildlife surveys & consultation, data collection and analysis, report writing and editing
• Knowledge of NEPA regulations and requirements including, at minimum, 40 CFR 1500-1508
• Experience with regulatory permitting
• Advanced wetland delineation and/or hydric soils training
• Local professional certifications (for example, Forest Conservation Act “Qualified Professional” certification in Maryland, Stormwater and/or Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking.
• Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Field work is required approximately 50% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.