Environmental Scientist / NEPA & Wetland Permitting

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, has an opening for an Environmental Scientist with three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience specializing in National Environmental Policy (NEPA) and wetland permitting to join our Hampton Roads, Virginia team. This position will serve as a liaison between regulatory agencies and clients for regulatory authorizations with a heavy emphasis on technical writing, NEPA document preparation, and permit application preparation.

Job Duties

Responsibilities will include an emphasis on preparation of NEPA documents, including Programmatic Categorical Exclusions (PCEs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), and Environmental Assessments (EAs) and other related planning documents including Virginia Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs). In addition, the successful applicant will assist with permit application preparation for 401/404 Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit program, and Virginia Marine Resources Commission authorizations. The candidate will be required to stay current with state and federal regulations and provide excellent customer service to clients.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience preparing NEPA documents for a wide range of federal agencies including agency scoping and coordination, impacts analysis, and public involvement. Virginia experience is a must.
• Experience preparing NEPA documents for VDOT’s Locally Administered Projects (LAP) program and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of: Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act Section 7, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Coastal Zone Management Act, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and other laws and regulations relevant to the NEPA and impact assessment process.
• Experience with wetland delineations, hazardous materials investigations (Phase I or II Environmental Site Assessments) and/or air and noise evaluation is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Additional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced and must be able to communicate clearly with staff and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated success working with a diverse client base in both public and private sectors, as well as the ability to work independently and with a team.

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview