Environmental Compliance Senior Scientist

Enviro Science

Full time Regular

The Environmental Compliance Senior Scientist will assist and coordinate the Environmental Compliance group in multi-media sampling, subsurface investigations, sediment and waste characterization, ESA activities, NEPA, and permitting. They will take an active role in developing and executing technical scopes of work and budgets for proposals and reports. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative solutions in environmental sciences, developing a strategic approach to operational efficiency and quality control while working closely with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal departments.

The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental or related science, management experience, leadership, client communications and a thorough understanding of environmental laws and regulations.

• Produce high-quality documentation that clearly conveys Compliance Service scopes that extend from NPDES permitting, environmental compliance regulations, and technical data.
• Lead implementation of environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, environmental permitting, and multi-media sampling projects.
• Review and interpretation of data and preparation of reports and work plans.
• Create and review project proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for compliance projects.
• Lead environmental projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Provide support within the department such as standard work, creative communications, and presentation.
• Provide mentorship and training of staff to enhance their skills and knowledge of environmental compliance projects, ensuring timelines, and meeting budgets.
• Foster a collaborative work environment to enhance productivity and team cohesion.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and stay on schedule.
• Oversee scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation for projects.

• Review draft documents prepared by staff to ensure compliance with relevant environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards including, but not limited to NPDES, NEPA, RCRA, CWA, Phase I & II ESA, etc.
• Ensure that company health, safety, and environmental standards are consistently adhered to throughout all phases of project work.
• Develop and implement quality control protocols to maintain a high standard of services.
• Ensure that operational procedures reflect current environmental laws and regulations.
• Oversee the quality assurance and quality control processes for scientific data and reports.

• Execute and oversee editing and release of technical materials.
• Ensure that the scope of service and request for proposal documents include comprehensive costing, clear outlines of work to be performed, and appropriate technical data where necessary.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and technical staff, to ensure project deliverables are met.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of environmental data, using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Prepare comprehensive scientific reports, including data interpretation, conclusions, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Present research findings to clients, stakeholders, and at scientific conferences or workshops.

• Business development and generation of new business.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction with project outcomes.
• Collaborate with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders to advance environmental projects and conservation efforts.

• Education:
  
  B.S. in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of professional experience in geology, engineering, or the environmental sciences, with a track record of leading successful projects.
• Proven knowledge of environmental laws,…