Environmental Scientist (Civil Engineering Firm/Land Development)

The Environmental Scientist will facilitate land development approvals and permitting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Wetland delineations, field reviews and agency coordination (state and federal).

· Knowledge of wetland indicator plants, hydric soils and wetland hydrology.

· Wetland impact permitting with Water Management Districts, US Army Corps of Engineers (COE), counties and local governments.

· Wetland impact functional assessment (UMAM) scoring.

· Listed species studies and “take”/relocation permitting.

· Outline and plan data collection methods to be used for land development approvals.

· Collect and analyze environmental data.

· Study data to determine its validity, quality, and scientific significance.

· Analyze correlations between human activities and environmental effects.

· Prepare reports, exhibits, oral briefings, and documents to communicate scientific and technical information to clients and agencies.

· Provide information to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industries, or the public.

· Review and study environmental technical standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Competencies, Additional Duties, and Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Competencies: Technical Capacity, Thoroughness, and Project Management.

· Additional Duties: As assigned by supervisor.

· Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Work effectively in a multi-tasking environment under stress and pressure.

· Provide timely feedback to supervisor on assigned projects.

· Remain flexible under constantly changing demands, dependable, and reliable.

· Remain focused under occasionally distracting conditions.

· Communicate thoughts, ideas, and information clearly and concisely.

· Organize and plan tasks and time wisely to ensure completion of all projects.

· Write clear and accurate business correspondence and reports.

· Work independently/carry out assignments with minimum instructions or supervision.

· Use good judgment when making decisions.

· Analyze data and has excellent problem-solving skills.

· Hold to high work standards and keep sensitive information confidential.

· Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

· Some knowledge of computer modeling, digital mapping, and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment preferred.

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

· Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

· Five years of related experience.

· Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required.

· GIS and/or AutoCAD experience desired.

Working Environment and Conditions/Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Ability to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time.

· Physical ability to perform outdoor field work.

· Able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

· Employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

· Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant land development design: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33609: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000