Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Biologist

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.•Morrisville, NC

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About The Position

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks a Mid to Senior Level Biologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and environmental remediation project activities. Position Description Direct or Perform work associated with environmental permitting which may include stream cross sections, long profiles, BEHI/NBS, and/or other environmental sampling (chemical and biological). Direct or Perform Stream Assessment (perennial/intermittent/ephemeral), Stream Reach Condition Studies. Direct or perform work associated with 401/404 Permitting Documents and Agency Coordination Familiar with local, state and federal water quality laws (CWA, RHA Section 10, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, etc.) Exposure to or use of Rosgen Natural Channel Design (Levels I, II, III or IV) and other principals of Natural Channel Design. Perform HEC/HEC RAS modeling and prepare and submit FEMA CLOMARs/LOMARs, a plus Develop plans and full plan sets for NCD projects for IRT, State, and local level approvals Familiarity with local permitting process for development projects Communicates with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues. Ensures adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment. When you join Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), you are not a number - you become the reason for our success. You'll have the opportunity to carve your own career path while working shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented and dedicated professionals in the industry. By combining our unique talents and expertise, we help the world's leading organizations solve their most complex environmental challenges. We work hard, and we have a lot of fun while we're at it. Our core values are centered on doing what's right - for our clients, our employees, and our community. Our employees benefit from a supportive, collaborative culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that promotes new ideas and shared learning. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Science, Fluvial Geomorphology, Environmental Studies, or related field is required. Masters of Science a plus.
AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Arc Map/Arc Pro experience for preparing plans and plan sets
4-8+ years of related experience. Experience must include hands on field and office project/task execution (preferably in a responsible position commensurate with employment level) based in environmental consulting field.
EIT or PE preferred
Must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills and be able to independently prepare a complete deliverable report with a focus on QA/QC. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite software.
Experience using GPS equipment and developing data dictionaries for specific GPS data collection efforts to feed into GIS data display and map production.
Willingness to learn new skills and accept challenging task assignments.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science a plus.
Perform HEC/HEC RAS modeling and prepare and submit FEMA CLOMARs/LOMARs, a plus
EIT or PE preferred

Responsibilities

Direct or Perform work associated with environmental permitting which may include stream cross sections, long profiles, BEHI/NBS, and/or other environmental sampling (chemical and biological).
Direct or Perform Stream Assessment (perennial/intermittent/ephemeral), Stream Reach Condition Studies.
Direct or perform work associated with 401/404 Permitting Documents and Agency Coordination
Familiar with local, state and federal water quality laws (CWA, RHA Section 10, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, etc.)
Exposure to or use of Rosgen Natural Channel Design (Levels I, II, III or IV) and other principals of Natural Channel Design.
Perform HEC/HEC RAS modeling and prepare and submit FEMA CLOMARs/LOMARs, a plus
Develop plans and full plan sets for NCD projects for IRT, State, and local level approvals
Familiarity with local permitting process for development projects
Communicates with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues.
Ensures adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.