Senior Environmental Scientist

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc; Village of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in Albany, NY seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist with eight or more years of experience to lead environmental work across projects.

The role requires strong writing, verbal communication, and coordination with stakeholders and regulatory agencies. The position includes fieldwork, report preparation, permit coordination, and integration of environmental elements into civil projects within a multidisciplinary firm.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience as a consultant or scientist in an environmental sector.
• Experience processing environmental aspects, fieldwork, reports, and coordinating with stakeholders and agencies.
• Strong writing and communication abilities, with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead, guiding the Environmental group on best practices, decisions, troubleshooting, and QA/QC.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, staffing, and utilization to meet project deadlines.
• Manage environmental components of civil highway, structural, and land development projects, including evaluating regulations, preparing permit applications, and guiding engineers on compliance.
• Perform landscape-level resource analysis and impact assessment, including wetland delineations and habitat considerations.
• Interface with client representatives, government agency personnel, and the public on permitting procedures, including field site visits.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Problem solving

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Education

BA or BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

• Location 80 Wolf Road, Suite 600,Albany, NY, 12205,United States
• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year

Description

The GPI Albany, NY office is seeking a full-time, team-oriented, self-motivated Senior Environmental Scientist with eight (8) plus years’ experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency. The qualified Environmental Scientist will process a wide range of environmental aspects of a variety of projects, perform technical fieldwork, prepare reports, coordinate with stakeholders and resource agencies, and manage key tasks, while serving in a support role for multi‑disciplinary projects. The candidate must possess strong writing, verbal, and problem-solving skills. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and that fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead, guiding the Environmental group on best practices, decisions, troubleshooting, and QA/QC.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project deadlines.
• Manage environmental components of civil highway, structural, and land development projects, including:
  • Evaluate applicable environmental regulations (NYSDEC Article 15 and 24, USACOE Section 10 and 404, NYSDOS Coastal Policies, NYSHPO Cultural Resource Section 106, ESA Section 7, etc.);
  • Prepare permit applications to abide by such regulations; provide engineers and clients guidance and interpretation on interdisciplinary environmental protection laws, regulations and permit jurisdictions;
  • Utilize computer programs and technologies such as GIS and GPS to review and process projects.
  • Review engineered project plan sets and work with project managers and engineers to ensure projects are designed with appropriate environmental elements.
• Perform landscape-level resource analysis and impact assessment at individual project sites that include stream or wetland crossings, conduct or assist with formal wetland and waterway delineations, be familiar with endangered or threatened species issues, and understand habitat and ecology principles and functions. Knowledge of Northeastern US plant identification and biology is useful, as well as possessing an understanding of stream and wetland dynamics, restoration, and mitigation.
• Undertake extensive interface with client representatives, government agency personnel, and the public on civil project development and environmental review and permitting procedures. This may include frequent field visits to project sites with various entities to complete ananalysis of environmental and resource impacts and conformance to regulatory standards.
• Interpret and assist in the development of civil highway, bridge, and land development design plan sets, details, and specifications. Technical and persuasive writing of reports, letters, emails, and public presentations.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field required.
• Over eight years of experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency preferred.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds

Summary

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

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