Stantec
Environmental Scientist/Ecologist (Project Lead) - Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana
Stantec, Branson, Missouri, United States, 65616
Job Description
Stantec is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial Senior Ecologist / Environmental Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will provide leadership in biological field surveys, report preparation, environmental regulatory and project permitting efforts and within 2 years provide project management, lead, mentor staff, and support business development opportunities. You will take the lead in preparing environmental documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 404 Permitting, working with environmental staff and engineering clients in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri and the Southeast. This position is ideal for a proven deputy project management professional who is seeking career expansion in a dynamic team environment. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations. You will also have solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities
Assist with the NEPA planning process and oversee all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement Manage and Lead field teams during wetland delineation, listed species habitat and flora/fauna presence/absence surveys Coordinate regulatory/resource agencies and local governments Manage technical studies and ecological resource teams with assessments and various natural resource surveys Assist with the preparation of NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs) Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance Assist with current client relationships and development of new ones Maintain a high professional profile externally through membership in professional organizations, continually increasing client contact base Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work Provide technical direction and mentoring to developing staff Requirements
A B.S. Degree in Natural Resources, Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related discipline from an accredited university required. Master’s Degree in pertinent field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure projects Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting at public hearings and facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Stantec is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial Senior Ecologist / Environmental Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will provide leadership in biological field surveys, report preparation, environmental regulatory and project permitting efforts and within 2 years provide project management, lead, mentor staff, and support business development opportunities. You will take the lead in preparing environmental documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 404 Permitting, working with environmental staff and engineering clients in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri and the Southeast. This position is ideal for a proven deputy project management professional who is seeking career expansion in a dynamic team environment. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations. You will also have solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities
Assist with the NEPA planning process and oversee all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement Manage and Lead field teams during wetland delineation, listed species habitat and flora/fauna presence/absence surveys Coordinate regulatory/resource agencies and local governments Manage technical studies and ecological resource teams with assessments and various natural resource surveys Assist with the preparation of NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs) Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance Assist with current client relationships and development of new ones Maintain a high professional profile externally through membership in professional organizations, continually increasing client contact base Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work Provide technical direction and mentoring to developing staff Requirements
A B.S. Degree in Natural Resources, Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related discipline from an accredited university required. Master’s Degree in pertinent field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure projects Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting at public hearings and facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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