Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 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 #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: Junior level position (minimum 2 years' experience) responsible for carrying out various tasks including environmental investigations, permitting, and impact analysis. Provide support in conducting environmental planning studies and provide assistance on ecological restoration projects, when needed. Also has the ability to apply, with direction, knowledge of ecological and environmental practices and regulations to tasks performed. May be assigned more complex, self-directed tasks as competencies develop. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Conducts research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, forests, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
Collects online data, composes, and analyzes environmental impact figures
Collects data and field samples during field investigations
Writes natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports with supervisory input and oversight
Assists or manages with supervisory oversight various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, etc.
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
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
Assists in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP's
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
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 SkillsRequired Experience
Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field
Proficiency in ArcMap, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with AutoCADD and/or Microstation, and GIS programs
Qualifications Preferred
Experience with wetland/forest/stream delineation and 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
Wetland delineation and/or hydric soils training
Local professional certifications (for example, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater and/or Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection, etc.)
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 70% 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 30% 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.
Job Competencies
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Building Relationships and Teamwork
Communication (written and verbal)
Job-Focused Learning
Planning and Organizing/Time Management
Quality Service
Safety
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
