Senior Environmental Scientist

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarity with natural resources permitting at the federal and state level, specifically USACE and USFWS
• Familiarity with surveys required to successfully complete project permitting
• Experience conducting wetland delineations and habitat surveys
• Creates and executes project work plans and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Prepares deliverables and permit applications
• Effectively applies Audubon methodology and enforces project standards
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures
• Maintains minimal exposure and risk on project
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Remains completely accessible to the project manager during the life of the project, ensuring specific requests are processed timely and appropriately
• Participates as a contributing member of assigned Business Unit
• Affords project support to project managers during the execution of projects

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures
• Performs duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participates in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifies and reports hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Follows safe work practices and complies with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies or Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of industry related experience as a planner/scientist or similar role
• Strong work experience with natural resources permitting at the federal and state level specifically USACE and USFWS
• Experience Preferred:
• Wetland certificate
• 5+ years of experience with linear survey
• Takes an ACTIVE role in developing their skills and progressing professionally
• Identifies opportunities for team member improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures