Environmental Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Section Head for its Environmental Team in Richmond, Virginia. This pivotal role involves managing a talented group of Environmental Scientists, overseeing various environmental projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, employee-owned environment. If you have a passion for environmental management and a proven track record in leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact on community projects.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in environmental management and regulations.
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental scientists in wetland delineations and compliance monitoring.
• Develop project schedules and budgets while overseeing financial performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Microstation

ArcGIS

Technical writing

Personnel management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

GIS programs

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT's Richmond Environmental Team is seeking a Section Head to be responsible for managing JMT’s Natural & Cultural Resources section in Virginia as well as various environmental investigations, environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, ecological restoration and impact analyses projects, and applying knowledge of environmental practices and regulations to such projects. The Section Head manages, directs, and oversees the work of Environmental Scientists in Virginia. Current clients are primarily local governments, state agencies, and federal agencies, with a focus on transportation projects.

A hybrid work schedule is available.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage environmental scientists’ work in wetland delineations, joint permit application preparation, NEPA / state EIR analyses and documents, endangered species assessments and consultation, environmental due diligence (Phase I, II and III ESAs), environmental compliance, stream assessment and restoration, compliance monitoring during construction, and mitigation monitoring reports.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and staff projections/commitments.
• Grow, hire, train, develop, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for the environmental scientist staff in Richmond and Herndon, Virginia.
• Lead preparation of scopes of work, letter proposals, and responses to RFPs, including teaming arrangements and attending and presenting at project interviews, public, and owner meetings.
• Participate in and assist the Virginia region with strategic planning and business development efforts, including leading business development initiatives both regionally and in concert with JMT’s larger environmental practice throughout the company’s footprint.
• Manage the financial performance of the section.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with AutoCADD and/or Microstation, ArcGIS, and/or other GIS programs.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Strong personnel management & mentoring skills.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience with essential functions and responsibilities as outlined above.
• Extensive experience with environmental laws including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as demonstrated experience with Virginia environmental and water quality regulations.
• Extensive experience with preparing technical and qualifications-based proposals.
• Experience managing environmental staff.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing environmental tasks in the energy, rail sectors, or transportation.
• Master’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field.
• Public speaking and demonstrated interest in making technical presentations.
• PWS, AICP, CEP or equivalent certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within an office environment approximately 75% of the time. Business meetings requiring professional attire should be expected. Field work is required approximately less than 2% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and may include strenuous activity. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed. Business activities may require travel throughout the U.S. and require up to a week away from the office at a time.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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