What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Scientist - Biosolids Application position at Material Matters, Inc.?
SUMMARY :
The Sr. Project Scientist will lead the biosolids land application team, acting as Material Matters’ Land Application Program Manager, serving as direct report for land application team members, and providing technical support for residuals and biosolids land application projects.
This role requires candidates to manage residuals and biosolids land application projects in Pennsylvania and surrounding states , initiate and develop relationships with farmers (primarily focused in Southcentral PA), develop and support client relationships (primarily municipal utilities), interact with environmental regulators, support with fieldwork and developing plans (i.e., Ag E&S) at agricultural sites, analyzing nutrient, cropping and soil data, and prepare regulatory permit applications. Other duties include developing business opportunities both inside and outside the Land Application business line and leading proposal efforts. Must be able to work with limited supervision and have competencies with computer applications, including Excel, Word & electronic communications.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a robust leadership and project management background, an understanding of environmental regulations, and excellent organizational and time management skills. They will exhibit our five core values : People Matter, Integrity Matters, Excellence Matters, Accountability Matters, and Learning Matters.
REPORTS TO : CEO
PRINCIPAL TASKS :
- Manages biosolids and residuals land application programs, ensuring sufficient acreage is available for biosolids production, and products are directed to farm sites based on cropping patterns and nutrient needs.
- Oversees and directs a team of staff, including providing mentoring support, assigning tasks, and identifying staffing needs.
- Engages with local farmers, fostering existing relationships with farmers and identifying new farm sites suitable for beneficial use of biosolids and residual products.
- Routinely engages with regulators, clients, peers, and other professionals.
- Understands cropping patterns and crop nutrient needs and uses proprietary software (Material Manager™) to develop and / or review agronomic rates for biosolids land application to meet regulatory requirements.
- Identifies new opportunities for business with farmers and clients.
- Participates in agricultural / biosolids professional organizations to keep abreast of potential changes to BMPs, practices, and / or regulations.
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS :
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Material Matters (MM) is a highly respected environmental consulting firm specializing in expertise with biosolids and residuals processing / management / use, wastewater treatment, data management, and regulations. Our mission is to enable our clients to accomplish innovative management solutions for their biosolids and residuals programs by providing leading edge, integrated professional services. MM is based in Elizabethtown, PA. We offer competitive benefits including health, disability, and 401k plan.
MM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords : residuals, biosolids, marketing, market assessment, environment, environmental science, wastewater, consulting.
