Senior Environmental Scientist/Ecologist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Scientist/Ecologist to join our Henderson/Las Vegas, NV office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct/participate in natural resource field investigations, including but not limited to waters of the US; potential habitat for threatened and endangered species; vegetative community; presence/absence surveys, specimen collection and handling; construction monitoring; and stormwater and erosion control monitoring and compliance.
• Prepare technical reports of findings; support preparation of permits and NEPA documents and provide peer reviews of reports prepared by others.
• Is an Authorized Biologist for Mojave Desert Tortoise.
• Serve as an in-field team leader for junior staff and technicians and/or coordinate with other Authorized Biologists.
• Plan field work and coordinate with various parties regarding field work schedules.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and prepare safety documents.
• Maintain field notes and other collected data in an organized manner.
• Communicate study results to project management staff.
• Support proposal scope, technical approaches, and fee estimates.
• Act as an in-field point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and other parties.
• Occasionally work in afternoons/weekends as required by project monitoring needs.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. or M.S. in a field of Natural Resources such as Wildlife Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology. Typically requires 8-10 years of experience with a B.S., or 5-8 years with a M.S.; incumbent typically has 10+ years of experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, computer and communication skills.
• Experience with identification of waters of the United States (including wetlands); Section 404/401 permitting including Nationwide Permits, related Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits, and possibly Individual Permits.
• Ability to obtain authorization from the USFWS.
• Familiarity with regional flora and fauna.
• Experience with Mojave Desert tortoise surveys as an Authorized Biologist preferred.
• Experience with BLM plant surveys and other rare plant surveys in California and Nevada preferred.
• Experience with impact analysis including NEPA and related documentation.
• Stormwater and erosion compliance experience.
• Wetland and stream condition assessment. Wetland and stream mitigation.
• Basic stream hydrologic principles.
• GIS skills and GPS equipment familiarity.
• A general understanding of one or more of the following industries: infrastructure, transportation, state and local governments, or water quality.
• Prior experience with the Las Angeles and Sacramento District of the USACE and NDOT projects preferred.
• Prior experience with the Walla Walla and Portland/Seattle Districts of the USACE helpful.
• Routine travel is expected.
• Confidence working in harsh and inhospitable outdoor climates in the Western and Southwestern US during all times of the year.
• Maintain a keen awareness of safety protocols in the field and in the office.
• May require use of company vehicle. Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and a driving record meeting company policy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain a keen awareness of safety protocols in the field and in the office.
• Must be able to perform occasional work in afternoons/weekends as project monitoring requires.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Technical writing and computer skills.
• Knowledge of waters of the United States (including wetlands).
• Section 404/401 permitting including Nationwide Permits, Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits, and Individual Permits.
• Ability to obtain authorization from the USFWS.
• Familiarity with regional flora and fauna.
• Experience with Mojave Desert tortoise surveys as an Authorized Biologist.
• Experience with BLM plant surveys and other rare plant surveys in California and Nevada.
• Impact analysis including NEPA and related documentation.
• Stormwater and erosion compliance experience.
• Wetland and stream condition assessment. Wetland and stream mitigation.
• Basic stream hydrologic principles.
• GIS skills and GPS equipment familiarity.
• Understanding of one or more of the following industries: infrastructure, transportation, state and local governments, or water quality.
• Prior experience with the Las Angeles and Sacramento District of the USACE and NDOT projects.
• Prior experience with the Walla Walla and Portland/Seattle Districts of the USACE.
• Routine travel is expected.
• Confidence working in harsh and inhospitable outdoor climates in the Western and Southwestern US during all times of the year.
• Use of company vehicle.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record meeting company policy.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $85,000 - $115,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full time.