Environmental Scientist II

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SUMMARY:

The Environmental Scientist III position at Providence is responsible for ecological and environmental compliance, as well as comprehensive project management business development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Working knowledge of federal, state and/or local regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers, and Harbors Act, etc.)  Focusing primarily in the Gulf Coast Region.
  • B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Biology, Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or closely related field.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in federal/state regulatory compliance
  • Proficient in use of Trimble units or similar GPS technologies.
  • Demonstrated written communication and organizational skills. 
  • Knowledge of Endangered Species Act Section 7 and Section 10 processes.
  • Proven knowledge of general state/federal permitting processes to assist with proposals and project management.
• Ability to provide cooperation and coordination with other Providence media groups.

ATTRIBUTES: (Top behaviors needed to be successful in this position; chose top five – this is an example:)

• Self-Directed – Shows initiative and the ability to organize oneself. 
• Strategic - Ability to develop strategies to approach tasks and plans to accomplish them.
• Critical Thinker – Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze and assess issues quickly.
• Communicator - Ability to succinctly convey information.
• Detail oriented – Ability to create deliverables with little or no errors

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage incoming projects from proposal phase through closeout, including preparing cost estimates, scheduling, and completing necessary field work (or managing others) and subsequent reporting, permit application preparation, client interaction, reviewing and approving invoices and project close out.
• Experience in conducting biological surveys including but not limited to: wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and sensitive species surveys.   Reporting experience, specifically, wetland data reports/jurisdictional determination requests and sensitive species reports, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 10/404)/ Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of Coastal Management Coastal Use permitting, and ecological monitoring reports.
• Coordinate with clients and agency personnel on a daily basis.
• Take a leadership role in business development, including generation of new client relationships and nurturing existing client relationships.
• Safety compliance with all client and internal requirements/training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.

Additional Company Information

Providence Engineering & Environmental Group LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the position’s role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence evolves, and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering & Environmental Group LLC depends on their employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change, responsibilities increase/decrease, technology improvements occur, or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is an EEOC employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, work assignment, scheduling, compensation of employees, and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable, legally protected classification, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, and physical or mental disability.

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