Key responsibilities of this position include:
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, biologists, planners, and other professionals to assemble regulatory compliant environmental plans, reports, and permits.
• Maintaining excellent communication with clients, regulatory agencies and local government officials, employees, subcontractors.
• Supporting proposal preparation, client relations, and business development.
• Providing inclusive management and fostering career growth of entry-to-mid environmental staff.
• BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline or technical field.
• 8+ years in environmental consulting, including 5+ years in Washington State and 3+ years as environmental permitting task lead or project manager for complex transportation and/or water infrastructure projects.
• Experience completing local, state, and federal permitting (i.e., Clean Water Act Section 401/402/404, Endangered Species Act, SEPA, Critical Areas, and Shoreline permitting.
• Proven ability to lead aquatic resource surveys with strong knowledge of PNW vegetation, soils, wetland community types, and stream characteristics.
• Demonstrated successful team player with experience mentoring staff and building inclusive teams.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including traditional design-bid-build and progressive design-build.
• Certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist from the Society of Wetland Scientists.
• Familiarity with common construction impacts to wetlands, wildlife, and fisheries resources.
• Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits.
• Biology and/or permitting experience in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, or Hawai’i.
