Ecological Project Manager

NV5; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an experienced Ecological Project Manager to join its Ecological Services Department in the Town of Florida, NY. The successful candidate will lead various environmental permitting and planning projects, which include delineating wetlands and conducting environmental resource assessments.

Qualifications include a BS/MS in Environmental Studies or Biology, with strong project management skills. This role also involves working with regulatory agencies and coordinating with clients. NV5 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, or a Natural Sciences-related field from an accredited program.
• Experience with environmental compliance and permitting is essential.
• Strong communication and project management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and planning efforts for various projects.
• Conduct wetland delineations and environmental assessments.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.

Skills

Client development

Environmental permitting

Project management

Wetland delineations

Environmental resource assessments

Education

BS/MS in Environmental Studies or Biology

Job description

NV5 is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets.

We are looking for an Ecological Project Manager to join our growing Ecological Services Department. Our team regularly designs and permits residential, non‑residential, mixed‑use, institutional, roadway, environmental restoration, and trail system projects where a wide range of environmental services are required. These services include local, state, and federal environmental permitting, wetland delineations, wetland mitigation design, project development & Environmental Studies (PD&E), preparation of open space/habitat management plans, environmental resource assessments, listed species assessments, gopher tortoise surveys, vegetation and wildlife surveys, and expert witness testimonies. We work in a team atmosphere where collaboration, flexibility, and self‑motivation are important.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Client development, marketing, and project management
• Work on a wide variety of environmental permitting, environmental planning, environmental compliance monitoring, and natural resources projects as they relate to land development, transportation, and environmental restoration‑focused projects
• Prepare Environmental Resource Assessments to support project applications
• Delineate jurisdictional wetland lines to be approved by appropriate permitting agency
• Assess and analyze project impacts to identify permit requirements; develop strategies to avoid or minimize impacts and permit requirements
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal environmental permitting agencies and staff
• Coordinate with clients and other professional disciplines
• Support senior ecological staff and other project managers across NV5 in completing required environmental studies, documents, and reports
• Research and interpret scientific studies, regulatory programs, guidance, and applications
• Assimilate and manage data, provide creative graphical representations of complex information
• Work with geographic positioning tools and information systems

Leadership expectations (Practice Lead level)

• Managing multidisciplinary teams
• Owning project budgets, schedules, and QA/QC
• Serving as client-facing regulatory advisor
• Driving business development/proposal capture

Environmental Assessments & Reports

• Local, state, and federal environmental permitting
• Wetland delineations, wetland mitigation design
• Project development & Environmental Studies (PD&ES)
• Preparation of open space/habitat management plans
• Environmental resource assessments
• UMAM
• MBI
• Listed species assessments, gopher tortoise surveys, vegetation, and wildlife surveys

Permitting

• Environmental Resource/404 Permitting
• Incidental Take/Conservation Permits
• Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings

Qualifications

Education, experience, licensure, and skills

• BS/MS Environmental Studies or BS/MS Biology or Natural Studies field degree from an accredited program
• Society of Wetland Scientists
• FWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent
• Botany
• Threatened and Endangered Species

Wide-ranging Agency Experience

• Water Management Districts (WMD)
• US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS)
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC)
• Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
• FDOT (PD&E)

Work environment and physical demands of this position

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the organization), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position will be subject to indoor and outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Work will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.