Principal Scientist – Ecological Services
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Principal Scientist leading EHS Support’s ecological consulting practice. Developing business, managing teams, and delivering ecological risk assessments, NRDA, restoration, and monitoring services.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and growth of the Ecological Services practice area in coordination with service line, growth, and strategic leadership
- Generate new business opportunities and build relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Expand the team's technical skillsets and service offerings
- Lead wetlands and waterways delineation, permitting, restoration, and valuation services
- Lead natural resource impact assessments under NEPA
- Lead threatened and endangered species assessments
- Lead biodiversity and biological community assessments
- Lead dam removal and river restoration services
- Support site-specific ecological risk assessments for remedial investigations, particularly contaminated sediment investigations
- Ensure compliance with CERCLA, RCRA, and state program requirements
- Support NRDA injury assessment and compensatory restoration planning
- Design and implement long-term monitoring programs to evaluate remedy protectiveness
- Monitor industry trends and emerging ecological risk assessment issues
- Participate in technical conferences and industry or regulatory working groups
- Implement and uphold quality assurance processes for ecological assessment methodologies and reporting
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely, successful completion within budget
- Manage and mentor talented professionals and provide technical advisement to junior team members
Requirements:
- 12-15+ years of environmental consulting experience in ecological services and ecological risk assessment
- Strong track record of successful project outcomes and management
- Strong team building and business development experience
- Strong leadership and management skills, with extensive experience in mentoring and career development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of regulations and guidance for remedial investigation and risk assessment under state and federal programs, including RCRA and CERCLA
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Master's degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, toxicology, or a related field
Benefits:
- Generous Vacation Policy
- Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k w/matching options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Sick Time
- Bonus Opportunities
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