What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Environmental Scientist position at Dewberry?
Job Description
Dewberry has an immediate opening for a Senior Environmental Scientist to be based in either our Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC offices. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our team of outstanding professionals. Dewberry is seeking candidates who are knowledgeable in the identification of Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Species and their habitats; this position will focus on aquatic species survey and reporting work. Candidates should be able to prepare ecological assessments and perform threatened and endangered species surveys; experience with NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Natural Resource Technical Reports (NRTR) and with Section 7 documentation requirements is preferred. Individuals also should have knowledge of permit requirements of the federal and state agencies with jurisdiction over T&E species as well as NEPA/ NCEPA documentation requirements related to T&E species. Coordination with federal, state, and local regulators is also expected.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities could include assisting with Waters of the U.S. delineations, Section 404/401 permitting efforts, and other T&E species surveys and reporting. The job will require both in-office work and fieldwork, leading or assisting with natural resource surveys as needed.
This position will also involve preparation of project-level proposals and related marketing efforts and be responsible for contract execution and project budget/schedule compliance.
Required Skills & Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field.
- Must have (and be able to maintain) the appropriate NCWRC Endangered Species Permits required to conduct aquatic species surveys in North Carolina, including permits for mussel and fish species. Permits/certifications to conduct similar species surveys in Virginia and/or South Carolina is a plus.
- At least 10 years of work experience is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and manage project budgets preferred.
- Good working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications, including GIS and MS Office applications
- Additional Requirements: Statewide/regional travel will be required for this position
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*All recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.