Environmental Scientist

Dewberry•Panama City, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an environmental professional to join our team in NW Florida. Preferred locations are Panama City or Tallahassee; however, the position offers the flexibility to work in any of our NW Florida offices. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our growing team of outstanding professionals. The individual will perform work associated with environmental permitting, which includes all aspects of natural resource inventory, analysis, wetland delineation, species assessments, permitting and mitigation. 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.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required.
5-10 years’ relwork experience is required.
Capability to execute and coordinate environmental permitting and environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent or ability to obtain within 3 months.
Ability to work in a team environment
Regular field work in a variety of seasonal conditions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD and/or Microstation a plus.
Knowledge of Florida environmental regulations and permitting, Regulation submittals, Wetland or Environmental design, EPA Rapid Bio-Assessment, and a NEPA background would be considered a plus.
Professional Wetland Scientist Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate visits with clients and regulatory agencies in the field.
Conduct soil, hydrology and vegetation inventory, species assessments and surveys and plant identifications.
Prepare environmental permit applications.
Complete permit compliance monitoring.
Document and summarize results of field investigations and analyses.
Prepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.
Provide client and regulatory agency coordination.
Support proposal preparation, contract execution, and budget/schedule adherence.
Perform technical work and develop project execution strategies.
Evaluate site conditions and select wetlands identification, mitigation and regulatory approval strategies.
Primary focus is to execute project activities with client and project team and coordinate with regulatory agencies.