Senior Planning Ecologist

Who We Are:Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.Who You Are:Versar’s Environmental Services Group has an immediate opening for a PTOC Senior Benthic Ecologist to augment its Natural Resources team in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will have 25+ years of related experience and be able to assist the company with marine/estuarine project management and execution. Knowledge of estuarine benthic ecology is required. Tasks will include managing marine/estuarine biological monitoring and assessment projects, and related data analysis and reporting tasks. Work may also include support to field sampling and laboratory operations. Marine/estuarine project management with emphasis on benthic ecology Analysis of marine/estuarine benthic macroinvertebrate, water chemistry, and sediment data Reporting of biological, chemical, and physical condition of the marine waters located in the Mid-Atlantic Bight Maintenance of client relationships via meetings and conference calls Communicating with government, academic, industry researchers, and Chesapeake Bay Program partners via meetings, workgroups, and in relevant scientific conferences Researching, acquiring, and synthesizing scientific literature and data Support other Columbia office projects What You’ll Bring:PhD degree in marine science or related field required 25+ years technical experience in conducting marine/estuarine science projects with a focus on benthic ecology Excellent communication skills, as well as strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research abilities Strong analytical and writing skills, as well as the ability to orally present results to the scientific community are necessary for this position The ability and flexibility to work with a variety of staff, projects, and task timelines simultaneously is critical to this position Detail-oriented, organized, and team player with a strong focus on quality and client service Proficiency with MS Office Suite Experience in statistical applications and ecological problems (programming skills required, preferably in R and/or SAS Public participation, agency coordination, and planning is a plus (but not required) Must possess and maintain an active and valid driver's license without restrictions.Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.Compensation Expected Salary: $60/hrVersar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.EEO Commitment Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.