Environmental Scientist - Orlando, United States - DRMP

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescriptionDRMP is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Orlando Office. If you have 5+ years of experience with Florida ecology, natural resource management, and environmental permitting, this would be a great fit Apply today if you enjoy:

• Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring)
• Environmental permitting
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
• Environmental monitoring/inspections

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring), environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and environmental monitoring/inspections.
• The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of engineers, scientists and planners focused on existing client support and new business development.
• The preferred candidate will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from field efforts to office analysis; report writing; agency interactions, and the development of permit applications and mitigation plans.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong writing and technical skills to excel in a team environment.
• Field duties will include leading efforts in field sampling and assessment, data collection, and field equipment operation associated with environmental permitting projects.
• Office duties will include data analysis and management, report writing, preparation of permit documentation, client coordination, and marketing efforts.

What you'll need
Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working on transportation projects for FDOT and/or other roadway clients
• Experience with ESRI GIS, and GPS applications. AutoCAD or MicroStation, and statistical software
• Professional certifications, ie: FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent permit, PWS, CEP, CWB, PMP, etc.
• Experience working with Florida regulatory agencies including all Water Management Districts, FDEP, FFWCC, and knowledge of state regulations, including Chapter(s) 373, 379, 403 F.S., and FAC.
• Experience working with federal regulatory agencies including USACE, USFWS, NMFS, FHWA, and knowledge of federal regulations including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and NEPA.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates

Field Duties:

• Lead the efforts in field sampling and assessment
• Data Collection
• Field equipment operation (associated with environmental permitting projects)
• Oversee rare, threatened and endangered species surveys

Office Duties:

• Data Analysis and management
• Report writing
• Preparation of permit documentation
• NEPA documentation preparation and review
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients and regulators

Required Experience

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 5 years professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field
• A Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.