Senior Environmental Planner ​/ Scientist

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Full Time Fairfax, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improve our world!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental Project Scientist / Planner with a strong technical background to join our growing team in Fairfax; VA. Candidates must have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and have the ability to be highly responsive to clients. Candidates shall also have experience with client growth and staff development.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include leading field work, data collection, preparation of Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), assisting with NEPA documentation preparation, coordinating with regulatory agencies and clients, mentoring and training junior staff, and any other services as required by specific projects. Periodic travel (including overnight) will be required to conduct field work and/or attend project meetings, as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or a related field.
• 16+ years of experience, desired in environmental compliance discipline, will consider less years’ experience for significant relevant experience
• Willingness to conduct field work requiring periodic overnight travel
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines under limited supervision
• Experience coordinating with federal and state resource agencies
• Experience conducting Phase I and Phase II ESAs in accordance ASTM Standards
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
• Willingness to mentor and train junior staff
• Ability to interpret and stay abreast of environmental regulations
• GIS experience

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $ - $. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)