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GEI Consultants, Inc.

Water Quality Practice Leader

GEI Consultants, Inc., Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002

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Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Description GEI’s Southern California offices continues to grow and are seeking highly motivated Watershed/Lake Management Manager to join our team. The role will involve a mix of project management and technical expertise to deliver projects and grow GEI’s watershed and receiving water quality practice. The candidate will mentor junior staff across GEI’s West Region to support field efforts, and occasionally lead project teams in the field for implementation of aquatic ecosystem assessment studies.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Project/Program Management

Lead business development pursuits

Staff mentoring

Participate as a leader on scientific committees/ organizations (e.g., California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA), Soc of Environ Toxiol and Chem (SETAC), Regional Southern California Bight Monitoring Program, CA Stormwater Monitoring Coalition (SMC), CA Aquatic Bioassessment Workshop (CABW).

Experience leading multi-stakeholder monitoring programs in southern CA.

Prepare and lead technical workshops/ presentations at conferences, educational institutions, and regulatory agencies

Collaborating with and supporting senior scientists and other staff level scientists for a wide range of environmental monitoring and permitting activities

Support and lead collecting of sediment, water, and biological samples

Operating field collection equipment (e.g., sediment and water samplers, water quality instruments)

Preparation of Work Plans and Quality Assurance Project Plans

Field sample collection permitting and communication (e.g., CDFW, USFWS).

Boat operations maintenance, trailering, and safety

Managing and analyzing field collected data

Summarizing and analyzing laboratory results (chemistry, toxicity, and biological communities)

Preparing report text and maps, data tables and summaries, and conducting statistical analyses of field collected and laboratory data

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) related to data and report review

Technical and scientific writing

Desired Skills

Participating in regional scientific organizations

Advanced statistical analysis experience (multivariate), GIS

Knowledge of local and regional water quality regulations (e.g., NPDES permits; Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), State of CA Sediment Quality Objectives (SQOs), Biological objectives, Harmful Algal Bloom, ASBS, and Toxicity Policy; the Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404; the Porter-Cologne Act; the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; local and state Municipal and Industrial Stormwater Programs)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, with preference to an Master’s degree and relevant professional licensing.

25+ years of direct environmental consulting experience.

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting programs at the federal, state, and local levels.

Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients.

Senior Leader recognized for technical excellence and the development of client-focused, creative and practical solutions.

Seller-Doer with established local network of clients and contacts, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.

Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.

Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices, and project/client sites as required.

Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Valid U.S. driver's license

We are GEI. Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus

Pay Range For This Position: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00/year

Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More

Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends

GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement

Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses

Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program

Rewards and Recognition

GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)

A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

And More…

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