Senior Environmental Scientist

Per Sé Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive company in Houston is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist specializing in Wetland Delineation. The role involves project management, fieldwork, and technical report preparation, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality deliverables and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional consulting experience in environmental clearance.
• Working knowledge of Gulf Coast regulations and habitats.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and manage client communications.
• Lead fieldwork for mitigation and restoration projects.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with agency requirements.

Skills

Wetland Delineation

Technical Writing

Project Management

Ecological Modeling

Habitat Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Job description

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Per Se is collaborating with a client in Houston, Texas, seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist specializing in Wetland Delineation throughout the Houston Area. They are a highly progressive company with great perks and an awesome company culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, prepare budgets, create proposals, and manage client communications, ensuring clear and effective relationship-building.
• Coordinate project meetings, provide strategic problem-solving, and oversee invoicing processes to maintain timely and accurate billing cycles.
• Ensure the successful completion of project tasks within designated timeframes, maintaining a high standard of quality in all deliverables.
• Support team efforts through effective delegation and by fostering a collaborative environment.
• Act as the primary liaison for projects, handling external meetings, and addressing project scope, progress, and environmental clearance strategies.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects while adhering to established project management protocols and safety guidelines.
• Lead fieldwork for mitigation and restoration projects, ensuring compliance with agency requirements.
• Conduct ecological modeling data acquisition for basic assessments, interpret data, and prepare and review technical reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical writing, reviewing, and editing complex documents related to resource topics such as habitat assessments, wetland delineations, Phase I ESAs, and NEPA documents.

Skills Required

• Lead standard wetland delineations, prepare technical reports, conduct quality reviews, and defend findings to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
• Conduct habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species, producing detailed technical reports.
• Oversee Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) data collection and prepare/sign technical reports as an Environmental Professional (EP).
• Direct tree surveys, fieldwork, and subsequent technical report preparation.
• Guide clients through the USACE permitting process, including Nationwide Permits, Individual Permits, and other navigation-related permits, providing strategic advice on compliance and permitting.
• Prepare NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements for various federal and state agencies.
• Conduct species-specific field surveys, prepare associated reports, and coordinate with agencies for the protection of state or federally listed species.
• Prepare Biological Evaluations and Biological Assessments for Section 7 Consultations, coordinating with relevant wildlife agencies.
• Lead submerged aquatic resource assessments, prepare technical reports, and conduct quality reviews.
• Develop basic permittee-responsible mitigation plans and oversee their construction and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, environmental planning, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional consulting or related experience in environmental clearance, permitting, and mitigation/restoration.
• Working knowledge of regulations and experience in natural resources within the Gulf Coast region, coastal habitats, and central Texas as well as surrounding states.
• Proven success in working with a team in an office and/or field setting for an extended period.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental and natural resources, such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act.
• Strong technical writing and document review skills.
• Proficient in basic computer software programs and computer skills.