Pike
SUMMARY
The Senior Environmental Scientist will support utility projects by conducting environmental assessments, including stream/wetlands delineation, plant and animal inventories, habitat assessments, environmental protection and mitigation planning, and environmental permitting. Incumbents are expected to have advanced knowledge of ecological systems, environmental regulatory conditions, have the ability to work independently, and mentor junior staff. In addition, the position will provide advanced support to the siting of electric transmission line and substation projects through the analysis of environmental, land use, cultural resource, and visual issues using a Geographic Information System (GIS) to determine the most viable siting opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct field environmental assessments by traversing cleared and uncleared linear utility corridors and site‑specific parcels to delineate, GPS, and map streams, wetlands, habitat, and identify plants and animal species.
Prepare environmental and technical reports to document the findings of the natural resource assessments and support environmental protection, mitigation planning, and permitting.
Provide regulatory and permitting application support, including but not limited to those associated with NEPA, SEPA, Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other state and local environmental review authorities. Coordinate with applicable review agencies.
Support line and substation siting by applying environmental principles.
Prepare, estimate, and budget for specific environmental activities and monitor project costs.
Develop and guide junior staff scientists.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK Non‑routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations.
RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain goodwill.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Mentoring of junior staff scientists expected.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REGULAR ATTENDANCE Required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Required: A Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or University in Natural Sciences (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, forestry, soil science) or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE 7‑9 Year(s) Experience in Natural Resources and Ecological Consulting.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Required certifications, licenses, and/or registrations may include but not necessarily limited to:
Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent Certification in FL
Preferred certifications, licenses, and/or registrations may include but not necessarily limited to:
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)
Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)
ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Training
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
ON‑THE‑JOB TRAINING On‑the‑job training for administrative responsibilities and executing the transmission line and substation siting process will be provided. Incumbents will be expected to perform at a high level completing natural resources assessments, permitting, and other environmental review responsibilities with limited training and oversight.
LANGUAGE SKILLS A. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc. B. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. C. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS A. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. B. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. C. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute, ratio and percent and draw and interpret spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY A. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. B. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
Continuous improvement of job‑related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
Effective oral and written communications skills
Self‑Motivated
Work independently
Team‑Oriented
Customer Oriented
Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. How much of the job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Stand 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Walk 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Sit 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Use Hands to Feel, Handle or Finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Climb or balance up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Reach with Hands and Arms up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Taste or Smell up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
B. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?
Up to 10 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
Up to 25 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
Up to 50 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
Up to 100 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
C. Does this job have any special vision requirements?
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth Perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Wet, humid conditions (non‑weather) None
Work near moving mechanical parts up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Work in high, precarious places None
Fumes or airborne particles None
Toxic or caustic chemicals None
Outdoor weather conditions 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Extremecold (non‑weather) None
Extreme Heat (non‑weather) None
Risk of electrical shock up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Work with explosives None
Risk of radiation None
Vibration up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is: Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and/ or computer printer, light traffic).
PikeEngineering is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct field environmental assessments by traversing cleared and uncleared linear utility corridors and site‑specific parcels to delineate, GPS, and map streams, wetlands, habitat, and identify plants and animal species.
Prepare environmental and technical reports to document the findings of the natural resource assessments and support environmental protection, mitigation planning, and permitting.
Provide regulatory and permitting application support, including but not limited to those associated with NEPA, SEPA, Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other state and local environmental review authorities. Coordinate with applicable review agencies.
Support line and substation siting by applying environmental principles.
Prepare, estimate, and budget for specific environmental activities and monitor project costs.
Develop and guide junior staff scientists.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK Non‑routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations.
RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain goodwill.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Mentoring of junior staff scientists expected.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REGULAR ATTENDANCE Required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Required: A Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or University in Natural Sciences (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, forestry, soil science) or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE 7‑9 Year(s) Experience in Natural Resources and Ecological Consulting.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Required certifications, licenses, and/or registrations may include but not necessarily limited to:
Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent Certification in FL
Preferred certifications, licenses, and/or registrations may include but not necessarily limited to:
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)
Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)
ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Training
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
ON‑THE‑JOB TRAINING On‑the‑job training for administrative responsibilities and executing the transmission line and substation siting process will be provided. Incumbents will be expected to perform at a high level completing natural resources assessments, permitting, and other environmental review responsibilities with limited training and oversight.
LANGUAGE SKILLS A. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc. B. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. C. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS A. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. B. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. C. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute, ratio and percent and draw and interpret spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY A. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. B. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
Continuous improvement of job‑related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
Effective oral and written communications skills
Self‑Motivated
Work independently
Team‑Oriented
Customer Oriented
Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. How much of the job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Stand 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Walk 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Sit 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Use Hands to Feel, Handle or Finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Climb or balance up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Reach with Hands and Arms up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Taste or Smell up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
B. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?
Up to 10 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
Up to 25 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
Up to 50 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
Up to 100 Pounds (Upto 1/3)
C. Does this job have any special vision requirements?
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth Perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Wet, humid conditions (non‑weather) None
Work near moving mechanical parts up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Work in high, precarious places None
Fumes or airborne particles None
Toxic or caustic chemicals None
Outdoor weather conditions 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Extremecold (non‑weather) None
Extreme Heat (non‑weather) None
Risk of electrical shock up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Work with explosives None
Risk of radiation None
Vibration up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is: Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and/ or computer printer, light traffic).
PikeEngineering is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
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