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
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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