Staff Scientist - Environmental

General Responsibilities

Terracon is seeking to hire a Field Scientist to join our Environmental team in Birmingham, AL!

• Conduct ecological and natural resource field surveys such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments/surveys, tree inventories, and other ecological studies as necessary.
• Responsibilities may also include NEPA evaluations, environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze a wide variety of environmental factors such as air, water, material, and soil.
• Identify and evaluate ecological risk factors and recommend risk strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Lead site visits for multiple state, federal, and local regulatory agencies.
• This scientific professional is responsible for project management, field activities, and client management.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to collect data and/or document site activities.
• Develops written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex field data and assembles in written reports.
• Participates with more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Follows safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintains quality standards on all projects.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Oversees work performed by lower-level scientists/engineers and Technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or closely related science field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
• Ability to work in various climates and terrain for extended periods of time.
• Expert knowledge of Southeastern ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
• Experience preparing and managing United State Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404/10 permit applications.
• Verifiable experience acting as lead scientist conducting wetland delineations consistent with Federal and State delineation methodologies.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Some overnight travel and flexibility in work schedule may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Wetland Scientist
• ISA Certified Arborist
• GIS experience
• Completion of the 40-hour wetland delineators course
• Permitting experience