Environmental Scientist

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Panama City (FL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated in NW Florida is seeking an environmental scientist to join our team in Panama City. The role focuses on environmental permitting, natural resource inventories, wetland delineation, species assessments, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a BS in environmental science, 5–10 years of relwork experience, and proficiency with GIS tools. Local and statewide travel may be required; relocation not offered.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology or related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in environmental projects.
• Experience with regulatory permitting and NEPA background is a plus.
• Knowledge of Florida environmental regulations and permitting.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate field visits with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct soil, hydrology and vegetation inventories and surveys.
• Prepare environmental permit applications.
• Document and summarize field investigations and analyses.
• Develop plans, maps and supporting documentation for approvals.
• Support proposal preparation, budgeting and scheduling.
• Execute project activities with the project team and regulators.
• Travel locally and statewide as required.

Kenntnisse

Field work coordination

Environmental permitting

Strong written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcMap/GIS

AutoCAD

Microstation

Jobbeschreibung

Environmental Scientist

Job ID: 16089

# of Openings: 1

Job Location: US-FL-Panama City

Category: Environmental

Relocation Assistance: No

Service Line: IES

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an environmental professional to join our team in NW Florida. Preferred location is Panama City however, the position offers the flexibility to work in any of our NW Florida offices. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our growing team of outstanding professionals. The individual will perform work associated with environmental permitting, which includes all aspects of natural resource inventory, analysis, wetland delineation, species assessments, permitting and mitigation.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visits with clients and regulatory agencies in the field.
• Conduct soil, hydrology and vegetation inventory, species assessments and surveys and plant identifications.
• Prepare environmental permit applications.
• Complete permit compliance monitoring.
• Document and summarize results of field investigations and analyses.
• Prepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.
• Provide client and regulatory agency coordination.
• Support proposal preparation, contract execution, and budget/schedule adherence.
• Perform technical work and develop project execution strategies.
• Evaluate site conditions and select wetlands identification, mitigation and regulatory approval strategies.
• Primary focus is to execute project activities with client and project team and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required.
• 5-10 years' relwork experience is required.
• Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD and/or Microstation a plus.
• Capability to execute and coordinate environmental permitting and environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of Florida environmental regulations and permitting, Regulation submittals, Wetland or Environmental design, EPA Rapid Bio-Assessment, and a NEPA background would be considered a plus.
• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification a plus.
• Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Additional Requirements:
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Regular field work in a variety of seasonal conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Local and occasional statewide travel is required.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.