Staff Scientist / Ecologist

Terracon; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Macon, GA is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct ecological and natural resource field surveys, including wetland delineations and endangered species assessments. You will sample, measure and analyze environmental factors and prepare permit applications and technical documents.

Responsibilities include safety, proposal preparation, data interpretation, and assisting senior staff on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field; or 3+ years of related experience in lieu of degree; or 7+ years of related experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposals and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design on smaller projects.
• May assist senior scientists on larger, more complex projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Develop written proposals for client approval by senior professionals.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and compose written reports.
• May participate in meetings with clients regarding specific projects.

Skills

Field surveys

Environmental testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Conduct ecological and natural resource field surveys such as wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species assessments. Responsibilities may also include NEPA evaluations, environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze a wide variety of environmental factors such as air, water, material, and soil. Identify and evaluate ecological risk factors and recommend risk strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Projects will primarily include ecological and natural resource field surveys and NEPA evaluations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
• May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
• Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Certification in field of expertise required.