Virginia Beach, VA, USA
30 days ago
Senior Environmental Scientist

 

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

 

Position Summary: Manages various environmental investigations, permitting, and impact analyses projects, applying knowledge of environmental practices and regulations. Manages teams of field staff, as needed.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conducts and oversees research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, forests, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife Collects and oversees data and field sample collection during field investigations Oversees, analyzes, and manages data received from field investigations; determines the location, size, condition, and impacts to designated environmental resources Documents methodologies and findings of research and field investigations Leads, prepares, and manages natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental compliance inspection reports, and similar reports Leads and manages environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, VDOT/USACE/VDEQ compliance inspections, etc.) Ability to lead and manage various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, etc. Oversees Environmental Scientists’ work in field investigations and assessments and permit application preparation Participates in project schedule and milestone development in accordance with client requirements and meets deadlines for schedule Monitors schedules, budgets, and manpower requirements Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

 

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections Leads and participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings Performs other related duties as assigned May participate in other assigned duties, including, but not limited to development of public involvement materials, NEPA document preparation, attending public meetings, providing input on strategic planning and business development Conducts Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
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