What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Environmental Scientist position at Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc.?
Breedlove, Dennis and Associates, Inc. is a science-driven consulting firm providing strategic environmental solutions to clients across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. We are currently seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist with strong field analytical skills, with a specific emphasis on expertise in wetland delineation and functional assessments to support regulatory compliance, permitting, and technical project execution.
This role is ideal for someone who has a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape, can deliver high-quality technical work while managing multiple projects and client relationships, and has relevant field expertise.
Key Responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone who has a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape, can deliver high-quality technical work while managing multiple projects and client relationships, and has relevant field expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Proficient in conducting wetland delineations independently pursuant to State of Florida and federal delineation methodologies, including hydric soil analysis and plant species identification.
- Lead field teams and ensure adherence to QA/QC standards.
- Prepare technical reports, habitat/mitigation analyses and regulatory documentation.
- Manage multiple projects and provide technical support across disciplines.
- Represent client interests in meetings with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and municipal environmental regulations.
- Thorough understanding and application of permitting regulations associated with the Water Management Districts, ACOE, USFWS, FWC, FDEP, and local agency jurisdictions.
- Ability to serve as a mentor to junior scientists and contribute to internal training.
- Seek business development opportunities and prepare proposals.
- Master’s degree in biology, environmental science, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in wetland delineation, wetland functional assessments and regulatory permitting.
- Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to perform fieldwork in diverse weather conditions and challenging terrains.
- Valid Florida driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the southeast for fieldwork.
- Certifications for gopher tortoise services, wetland delineation, and other relevant professional credentials are highly desirable.
- Primarily field-based work, with potential to work beyond the typical work week.
- Overnight travel is required.
- Physical work in varying weather conditions in natural outdoor settings, with lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of driving a work vehicle.
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (Company contributes up to $2,000/year)