Environmental Scientist II

Responsibilities

• Collect project-related data, including research, surveys, interviews, map reviews, land use, etc.
• Assimilate and manage data.
• Prepare constraints mapping.
• Lead field investigations for natural resources such as wetlands, protected species habitat, trees.
• Define the level of environmental analysis required.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments.
• Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods.
• Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings.
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance.
• Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• 5 years technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, research, project management and communication skills.
• USFWS Permit for various species.
• Experience leading field teams and conducting natural resource surveys.
• Experience preparing proposals, schedules, and cost estimates, and managing execution of environmental tasks in support of public and private projects.
• Experience in regulatory permit coordination and agency consultation (ex. USACE, USFWS).
• Experience with City of Austin environmental permitting.
• Experience in erosion and sedimentation control plans and inspections.
• Active participation of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Location:

Austin, Texas;
Round Rock, Texas.

Schedule:

Full-time, Regular.