Senior Environmental Scientist Job ID 13785 of Openings 1 Job Location US-VA-Fairfax Category Environmental Relocation Assistance No Service Line IES Job Description Dewberry is currently seeking a motivated Senior Environmental Scientist in Virginia. This position offers the flexibility to be in our Fairfax, Richmond or Roanoke, VA offices. This is an excellent career advancement opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual and includes flexible work hours and the ability for part-time telework. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in project management, staff professional development, growth, mentoring, training, and quality management. This full-time opening will provide the applicant with the opportunity to work as a part of a highly collaborative team in all facets of environmental services including wetland science, regulatory permitting, NEPA documentation, and compliance in the mid-Atlantic region. Typical projects involve private, locality, state, and federal agency clients in the transportation market and environmental permitting for land development projects. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience working in the environmental and natural resources field. 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 Lead multi-faceted projects in collaboration with scientists, engineers, and subconsultants on large and complex projects Collaborate with environmental department management in developing project staffing plans and budgets to ensure successful project delivery. Provide mentorship and support of mid-level and junior staff, including reviewing work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance. Assist team members with fieldwork, technical reports, technical reports, agency coordination/concurrence, and quality control. Prepare and/or oversee proposals/pursuits, provide technical input, contribute to proposal writing, and engage with pursuit teams. Interact with clients and manage contracts. Monitor workload and prioritize tasks. Prepare proposals and attend interviews. Required Skills & Required Experience 7-15 years of applicable experience, including project management experience. B.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or a related field. Environmental certifications including Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Virginia State Waters Delineator (VSWD), ISA Certified Arborist, or similar certification is required. Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD and MicroStation is preferred. Design/Build experience is preferred. Capability to execute and coordinate and lead the NEPA process, complex environmental permitting, and largescale environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies. Knowledge of Virginia and Maryland environmental regulations and permitting, regulation submittals, wetland or environmental design, and a NEPA background is preferred. Local and occasional statewide travel and a clean driving record are required. LI-BS1 Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you Click here to get started. J-18808-Ljbffr
