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Senior Environmental Scientist - Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Posted: Oct 23, 2023 18:44

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 #59 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Manages various environmental investigation, permitting, and design/build environmental compliance projects, applying knowledge of environmental practices and regulations. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Conducts and oversees research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, forests, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife

  • Collects and oversees data and field sample collection during field investigations

  • Oversees, 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

  • Leads, prepares, and manages natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports

  • Leads and manages environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.)

  • Leads and manages various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, etc.

  • Oversees Environmental Scientists' work in field investigations and assessments and permit application preparation

  • Prepares project schedules and milestones in accordance with client requirements and meets deadlines for schedule

  • Monitors schedules, budgets, and manpower requirements

  • Assists preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP's, including teaming arrangements and attending and presenting at project/contract interviews

  • Participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings

  • Participates in and assists Section Heads with strategic planning and Business Development efforts, including design/build projects

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections

  • Leads and participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings

  • 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, plus 15+ years of experience with essential functions and responsibilities as outlined above

  • Advanced wetland delineation and/or hydric soils training

  • Expertise with regulatory permitting

  • Local professional certifications (for example, Stormwater and/or Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection, etc.)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with AutoCADD and/or Microstation, ArcMap, and/or other GIS programs

Preferred Experience

  • Professional Certifications (e.g., Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wetland Delineator, Certified Wildlife Biologist, Certified Environmental Professional, Project Management Professional, etc.)

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office or remote environment approximately 20% 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 80% 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

  • Communication

  • Client Focus

  • Decision Making

  • Business Acumen

  • Job Proficiency

  • Quality Service

  • Results Oriented

  • Safety

If Managing Others

  • Coaching

  • Delegation

  • Managing Performance

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.

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