Senior or Principal Natural Resources Scientist

Responsibilities

• Apply academic and practical knowledge to innovative and challenging environmental projects.
• Conduct identification of jurisdictional wetlands, classification and delineation of wetlands and streams, and determining mitigation requirements to support environmental permitting of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare Clean Water Act Sections 10, 404, and 401 permit applications, as well as other coastal area permits from state regulatory agencies.
• Conduct biological and ecological resource studies including wildlife habitat assessments and wetland mitigation monitoring.
• Task and project management, including conducting environmental inspections for compliance with permits.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural resources (e.g., forestry, fisheries, biology, ecology, etc.), environmental engineering, or environmental management disciplines.
• At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of direct environmental permitting & planning experience, preferably consulting in the North Carolina regional marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Technical experience in conducting stream and wetland delineations and ability to perform the lead delineator role.
• Experience with federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 wetland permitting process.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to prepare scientific reports and permit applications in accordance with state and federal standards.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

• Wetland Classification
• Stream Delineation
• Biological Resource Studies
• Ecological Resource Studies
• Mitigation Requirements Assessment
• Permit Application Preparation
• Environmental Inspections
• Wildlife Habitat Assessments
• Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental Impact Analysis

• Task Management
• Communication Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License