Senior Environmental Scientist

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is a dynamic, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm expanding its environmental practice in the United States.

The position oversees environmental investigations, permitting, ecological restoration, and impact analyses, directing the work of Environmental Scientists and coordinating with clients on compliance and reporting. The role emphasizes leadership in project management, data analysis, and regulatory compliance, including preparation of technical

Responsibilities

• Conducts and oversees research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, forests, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
• Collects and oversees data and field sample collection during field investigations
• Oversees, analyzes, and manages data from field investigations; determines location, size, condition, and impacts to resources
• Documents methodologies and findings of research and field investigations
• Leads geomorphic surveys and design efforts of ecological restoration projects (for those in ecological restoration)
• Leads preparation of natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Manages various environmental investigation, permitting, ecological restoration, and impact analyses projects, applying knowledge of environmental practices and regulations. Manages, directs, and oversees the work of Environmental Scientists.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts and oversees research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, forests, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
• Collects and oversees data and field sample collection during field investigations
• Oversees, analyzes, and manages data received from field investigations; determines the location, size, condition, and impacts to designated environmental resources
• Documents methodologies and findings of research and field investigations
• Leads geomorphic surveys and design efforts of ecological restoration projects (for those working in ecological restoration roles)
• Leads, prepares, and manages natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports
• Leads and manages environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Leads and manages various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, etc.
• Oversees Environmental Scientists’ work in field investigations and assessments, NEPA documentation preparation, and permit application preparation
• Prepares project schedules and milestones in accordance with client requirements and meets deadlines for schedule
• Monitors schedules, budgets, and manpower requirements
• Hires, trains, develops, mentors, and conducts performance reviews for staff
• Leads preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s, including teaming arrangements and attending and presenting at project/contract interviews
• Participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings
• Participates in and assists Section Heads with strategic planning and Business Development efforts, including leading initiatives
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
  

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections
• Leads and participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings
• Performs other related duties as assigned