What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at DRMP?
Department: Environmental Health/Safety/Occupational Safety
Location: Orlando, FL
DRMP is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Orlando Office. If you have 3-8 years of experience with Florida ecology, natural resource management, and environmental permitting, and you enjoy field investigations, environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, environmental monitoring and inspections, and client marketing, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and planners focused on existing client support and new business development. This role offers a variety of working conditions, ranging from field efforts to office analysis, report writing, agency interactions, and the development of permit applications and mitigation plans. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong writing and technical skills to excel in a team environment.
What you will lead:
- Conduct field investigations, including wetland delineations and assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, and ecological monitoring
- Prepare permit applications, such as environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, and local agency natural resource permits
- Prepare NEPA documentation and review NEPA documents
- Perform environmental monitoring and inspections
- Work with engineering team members to identify and resolve transportation project challenges
- Use ArcGIS Pro for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients, and regulators
- Assist the firm in other capacities as needed, such as public involvement activities
- Support client marketing and business development efforts
- Assist with field sampling and assessment
- Collect data and operate field equipment associated with environmental permitting projects
- Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys
- Lead field sampling and assessment efforts as assigned
- Analyze and manage data
- Write reports
- Prepare permit documentation
- Prepare and review NEPA documentation
- Coordinate with project team members, clients, and regulators
- Support marketing efforts
- B.S. degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or a related field
- 3-8 years of professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field. A Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience
- Experience with Florida ecology and natural resource management
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
- Experience on transportation projects for FDOT and/or other roadway clients
- Experience with ESRI GIS and GPS applications, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and statistical software
- Professional certifications, such as FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent permit, PWS, CEP, CWB, PMP, or similar
- Experience working with Florida regulatory agencies, including all Water Management Districts, FDEP, and FFWCC, and knowledge of state regulations including Chapters 373, 379, and 403 F.S., and 62-330 F.A.C.
- Experience working with federal regulatory agencies, including USACE, USFWS, NMFS, and FHWA, and knowledge of federal regulations including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and NEPA
- Excellent compensation package
- Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
- Company-furnished life insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
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