Environmental Scientist

Dewberry • Panama City, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an environmental professional to join our team in NW Florida. The position offers flexibility to work in any of our NW Florida offices, with a preferred location in Panama City. This role is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a growing team of professionals. The successful candidate will be involved in environmental permitting, including natural resource inventory, analysis, wetland delineation, species assessments, permitting, and mitigation. Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with a national presence, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, driven by its people and core values.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required.
• 5-10 years’ relevant work experience is required.
• Capability to execute and coordinate environmental permitting and environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
• 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.
• Local and occasional statewide travel is required.

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.
• Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent or ability to obtain within 3 months.

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.
• Execute project activities with client and project team and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Background screening will be conducted for recipients of an offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level