Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Daphne, AL office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our team of outstanding professionals. The individual will perform work associated with Alabama’s Clean Water Act (CWA) §401 Water Quality Certification program permitting, federal CWA §404/401 permitting (which includes all aspects of wetlands inventory, analysis, delineation and mitigation) and all aspects of species coordination with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The individual must have the ability to manage and mentor environmental staff.

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 is 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

• Primary focus is to execute project activities with clients, project teams and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate field visits with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct soil, hydrology and vegetation inventory, species assessments and surveys and plant identifications.
• Prepare environmental permit applications for local governments, Alabama’s CWA §401 Water Quality Certification program, DCNR and USFWS (including Gopher Tortoise), federal CWA §404 and CWA §401 permit applications, and NPDES.
• Complete post permit compliance monitoring.
• Document and summarize results of field investigations and analyses.
• Prepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.
• Provide client and regulatory agency coordination.
• Support proposal preparation, contract execution, and budget/schedule adherence.
• Perform technical work and develop project execution strategies.
• Evaluate site conditions and select wetlands identification, mitigation and regulatory approval strategies.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required. An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science & Policy, Hydrogeology or related field is a plus.
• 4-6 years of work experience is required.
• Capability to execute and coordinate environmental permitting and environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD is preferred.
• Knowledge of Alabama environmental regulations and permitting, regulation submittals, wetland or environmental design, EPA Rapid Bio-Assessment, and a NEPA background preferred.
• Professional Wetland Scientist, FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent, ADEM Qualified Credentialed Inspector, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater, Sediment and Erosion Control Inspector (FDEP SECI) preferred.
• Specific species experience (Gopher Tortoise, beach mice or other species-specific experience) a plus.
• Experience with Alabama Department of Transportation (ADOT) PD&E process preferred.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Regular field work in a variety of seasonal conditions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Local and occasional statewide travel is required for position.
  • Local and occasional statewide travel is required.

At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees.

*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, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*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.