Natural Resources Specialist / Senior Ecologist
GHD

Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Natural Resources Specialist / Senior Ecologist to join the Natural Resources team in the Southeast. In this role, you will use your 8-12 years of experience to lead the collection of biological data, wetland delineations, and ecological surveys. You will prepare environmental reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local government agencies. This is a great opportunity for you to mentor junior staff conducting ecological field data collection and biological monitoring at project sites.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assist, interpret, and conduct field assessments; including, wetland delineations, stream surveys, fish, reptile and amphibian surveys, and habitat assessments for rare, threatened or endangered flora and fauna
• Execute all required permitting for unique projects in ranging complexity across the southeast that may include local, state, and federal guidelines
• Collect chemical and biological data including sampling of surface water, sediment, macroinvertebrates, soil, groundwater, etc. for purposes of site assessment and/or to support risk assessment projects
• Support existing GHD clients with the implementation of efficient and innovative solutions to address their project needs
• Coordinate technical projects: maintaining client happiness while ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget
• Contribute, internally, across the Americas to support the Natural Resources Market
• Establish and develop strategic long-term relationships with current clients, new clients and prospective teaming partners

What you will bring to the team:

• Ideal candidate is committed to working safely, across small and large teams, is comfortable working outdoors, mentoring our staff, and engaging with existing clients while helping develop new clients
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology, Zoology or other related field
• Around 10 years of professional environmental experience (i.e., stream, wetland, and environmental surveys, sampling, permitting, etc.)
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification strongly preferred
• Experience with NEPA EA/EIS
• Familiarity with local, state and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements
• Able and willing to travel to job sites as needed for field activities
• Ideal candidate

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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