Environmental Scientist II

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community.

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DAWSON is seeking an Environmental Scientist II for our Conservation and Planning team to assist in managing and controlling various aspects of the professional services support projects, up to and including program management support, data collection and analysis, audit readiness, training, workforce staffing, process maps and standardization models, distribution optimization and analysis, as well as multimedia design. An Environmental Scientist II will assist the management team for the duration of the project.

• Assists in managing and controlling various matters relating to project performance
• Coordinates assigned project staff
• Continues to develop subject matter expertise through training
• Generates quality of work product in accordance with company quality control protocols
• Prepares written reports and other documents necessary for the completion of specific projects
• Develop leadership qualities
• Cultivates and maintains the necessary contacts with clients
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management-
• Ensures adherence to all safety practices and procedures while performing tasks in all work areas
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently as well as with supervision

• Depending on experience may indirectly supervise employees within the department
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; and resolving problems

• Have a Bachelor's Degree
• Have a minimum of 4 years of specialized experience supporting the management of complex projects OR 2 years of specialized experience in supporting the management of complex projects and a Bachelor’s Degree in program/project management, engineering, logistics, distribution or supply chain management, finance, accounting, or business administration/management disciplines
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out established planning and program execution functions for designated projects to ensure program deliverables meet the performance requirements and objectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop strategies to attain schedule and performance goals.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to review and edit reports and proposals
• Ability to delegate work and handle multiple projects as well as multiple delegated projects
• Familiarity with environmental regulations including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, and applicable state and local environmental regulations
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Able to pass a federal and state background check for project-based assignments

Periodic business travel is required and is expected about 25% of the year: overnight travel is required. Travel is anticipated to consist of field work at project sites, client visits, and work at partner offices across the United States. The position may involve outdoor fieldwork at sites across the United States. Fieldwork may require candidate to walk over uneven terrain up to 8 hours a day and carry heavy equipment.

Candidates are subject to “fit for duty” baseline physical and subject to medical monitoring protocols.

• Diversity
  - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO…