Senior Environmental Specialist

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Senior Environmental Specialist interacts with clients, vendors, and staff to ensure project goals are met. This position works as a member of a team to help identify and solve complex environmental issues. This position helps to ensure the success of clients & projects and closely interacts with clients and fellow team members to ensure total client satisfaction is obtained while meeting financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and/or coordinates field work schedules to include preparing schedules and assigning tasks for staff.
• Interacts with clients, the public, design teams, and agencies.
• Closely tracks time spent on tasks and projects to ensure accurate reporting.
• Works closely with and fosters positive relationships among the team.
• Oversees preparation and submission of environmental reports and other permitting.
• Recognizes opportunities for new projects and assists Technical and Project Managers with developing leads into new business.
• Assists with or performs annual staff performance reviews and career development.
• Participates in client development activities as directed.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members, helping them develop technical skills and professional growth.
• Maintains professional certifications in fields of expertise as needed.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience of permitting and regulatory requirements relative in OH, PA, NY, or WV. Permits include, Chapter 102, 105, Section 404, Nationwide, and NEPA

Education and Experience

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field of study; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) year’s job-related experience.
• Experience: Knowledge in Wetland Delineation, Threatened and Endangered Species, Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, Infiltration Testing, Hazardous Waste Remediation

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient with ArcGIS, Auto CAD and handheld GPS and other field-testing equipment, including maintenance procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources.