Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager
Baltimore
Job Description Job Description At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, (WRA) we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to develop the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
We are currently seeking an experienced (7+ years of related professional experience), highly motivated Enviornmental Scientist to join our team in one of our Mid Atlantic offices. Prospective candidates with a strong technical background and experience are sought to support the growth of our Mid Atlantic environmental practice.
In this position, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, project development, permitting, environmental restoration design, and compliance for a wide variety of infrastructure projects (Environmental Restoration, Water Resources, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Marine, and Buildings).
This person will collaborate with regional managers to identify new business opportunities, coordinate proposal development, and prepare technical scopes and related budgets.
Responsibilities:
Manage project teams including environmental scientists, engineers, and other specialists.
Manage subconsultants
Client coordination and
Coordinate environmental inventory and permitting (CWA Section 404/401, Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, Coastal Zone Management, and Section 7 of ESA)
Coordinate NEPA reviews, documentation, and technical reports (Section 106 of NHPA, Section 4(f), and other related state and federal regulations)
Coordinate/ conduct delineations of waters of the U.S. and jurisdictional determinations
Coordinate/conducts forest stand delineations and large tree surveys
Prepare forest conservation plans
Coordinate/conduct rare species surveys
Coordinate/ prepare GIS mapping and investigations
Support planning, design, and construction monitoring for wetland/ stream restoration, TMDL, mitigation bank, and other ecological restoration projects
Oversee new business/proposal development and scope/budget preparation
Manage, train, and mentor technical staff
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, environmental planning/management, or a related discipline
7+ years of experience performing natural resource inventories and evaluations; environmental documentation (NEPA); project development; planning; environmental permitting; mitigation planning, design, construction support, mitigation monitoring, and permit compliance monitoring
Demonstrated relationships with local, state, and federal public clients
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to successfully complete multiple projects on schedule and within budget under limited supervision
Experience working with a diverse client base
Willingness to travel
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
Preferred Skills/Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Planning/Management, Environmental or Biological Sciences or related field
Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Wetland Delineator (VA), MDNR Forest Service Qualified Professional (QP), or similar certification
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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