Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Part-Time, As Needed, Environmental Scientist
Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: Responsible for various environmental investigation, permitting, and impact analyses projects, and support for ecological restoration projects, applying knowledge of ecological and environmental practices and regulations. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Conducts research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
Collects data and field samples during field investigations
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
Assists with geomorphic surveys and design efforts in support of ecological restoration projects
Assists in species-specific surveys in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats (freshwater mussels, avifauna, herps, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, ect.) under the supervision of permitted biologists
Assists with wetland and stream functional and conditional assessments using USACE-approved methods (Level I and II Stream Condition Assessments, iHGM, TxRAM, ect.)
Participates in environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Writes natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports with supervisory input and oversight
Assists and/or manages with supervisory oversight various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Texas General Land Office Submerged Lands, etc.
Assists in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Participates in field investigations of cultural resources
Participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings
Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with GIS programs
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Valid Driver’s License
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with wetland/stream delineation and impact assessment, wildlife surveys & consultation, data collection and analysis, report writing and editing
Knowledge of NEPA regulations and requirements including, at minimum, 40 CFR 1500-1508
Experience with regulatory permitting
Advanced wetland delineation and/or hydric soils training
Local professional certifications (for example, Forest Conservation Act “Qualified Professional” certification in Maryland, Stormwater and/or Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection, etc.)
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
Field work is required approximately 50% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Position Summary: Responsible for various environmental investigation, permitting, and impact analyses projects, and support for ecological restoration projects, applying knowledge of ecological and environmental practices and regulations. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Conducts research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
Collects data and field samples during field investigations
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
Assists with geomorphic surveys and design efforts in support of ecological restoration projects
Assists in species-specific surveys in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats (freshwater mussels, avifauna, herps, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, ect.) under the supervision of permitted biologists
Assists with wetland and stream functional and conditional assessments using USACE-approved methods (Level I and II Stream Condition Assessments, iHGM, TxRAM, ect.)
Participates in environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Writes natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports with supervisory input and oversight
Assists and/or manages with supervisory oversight various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Texas General Land Office Submerged Lands, etc.
Assists in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Participates in field investigations of cultural resources
Participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings
Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with GIS programs
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Valid Driver’s License
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with wetland/stream delineation and impact assessment, wildlife surveys & consultation, data collection and analysis, report writing and editing
Knowledge of NEPA regulations and requirements including, at minimum, 40 CFR 1500-1508
Experience with regulatory permitting
Advanced wetland delineation and/or hydric soils training
Local professional certifications (for example, Forest Conservation Act “Qualified Professional” certification in Maryland, Stormwater and/or Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection, etc.)
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
Field work is required approximately 50% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.