MS4 Environmental Scientist

- MS4 Environmental Scientist - Dewberry# MS4 Environmental Scientist## Job Description### Job DescriptionDewberry is seeking an MS4 Environmental Scientist for our Baltimore (Owings Mills), MD office. This position will support a growing water resources practice in the areas of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (NPDES MS4) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance. Tasks include MS4 permit compliance activities (illicit discharge inspections, BMP inspections, watershed assessment and planning); infrastructure resilience and mitigation planning; hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; stormwater design; stream restoration planning and design; and GIS work to support federal, state and local clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join an exciting team of professionals. The position offers great potential for professional growth in a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to environmental and water resource projects.Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.### Responsibilities* Performs NPDES MS4 compliance tasks.* Performs watershed restoration planning and design.* Performs Chesapeake Bay TMDL related planning and design.* Conducts stream assessments and stream restoration planning.* Contributes technically on regulatory compliance activities.* Conducts watershed assessment, management, planning and design.* Prepares habitat, ecosystem, and wetland assessments.* Performs hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality studies.* Performs geospatial data analysis in support of water resource planning tasks.* Must be willing/able to perform field work.### Required SkillsRequired Skills & Required Experience* Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, water resources or related field is required.* Hands-on experience with environmental assessment processes and ArcGIS required.* Experience with MicroStation is not required but preferred.* 2-4 years of experience.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Must be able to perform in a collaborative environment.* Must be able to work independently.Preferred Skills/Certifications* Knowledge of NPDES MS4/TMDL.* Experience with environmental permitting and planning.* Experience with the MDE and other local, state and federal permitting agencies.* Knowledge of stormwater and environmental regulations and permitting.* Knowledge or experience in project design/management.\*The salary range for this position will be $62,000 to $78,000\** At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.* Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr