Senior Environmental Scientist

Stantec Inc.•Anchorage, AK

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done-the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity Stantec's environmental services, wetland (aquatic resources) group is seeking a senior Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to lead environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for our clients in the renewable energy, aggregate, mining, mineral exploration, community development and transportation sectors. The selected candidate will lead and direct a team of environmental professionals on environmental investigations including aquatic resource delineations, vegetation monitoring on mitigation and restoration sites, and jurisdictional determinations on waters of the United States in Alaska and the western United States. The selected candidate will apply their interest in Alaskan ecology to help train our staff on CWA permitting: wetlands, aquatic resources, vegetation, soils, streams, fish, birds, bats, wildlife, and endangered species. Experience with all of these specialties is not required; a candidate should show extensive experience in aquatic resource delineations with an understanding of the CWA Section 404 and 401 permits. T This position will include opportunities for both field and office work. During the Alaskan winter it is primarily office based report writing mixed with GIS mapping tasks. During the summer it is a mixture of field and office work. Summer field work may involve potential helicopter, boat, ATV or vehicle travel up to two weeks at a time away from home. Field work is completed in teams with the senior environmental scientist serving as the technical lead. Logistics will be scheduled in advance to systematically progress required tasks. The position is a full-time, 12-month non-seasonal position, with regularly scheduled office hours in Anchorage, Fairbanks or Wasilla. Remote hybrid work will be considered.

Requirements

Strong ability to develop business and promote business relationships
Strong ability to motivate staff and promote teamwork
Excellent organization, coordination, management and leadership skills
Demonstrated experience with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting in Alaska and or western states, including regulatory coordination and permit application development under CWA Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, NEPA, APDES, and State of Alaska
Technical specialization and expertise in the field(s) of wetland science, botany, wildlife biology, soil science, or related field(s)
Demonstrated positive reputation and relationships with environmental regulators
Understanding of policies and procedures for health and safety, including client-specific training (as required)
Professional Wetland Scientist or ability to become a PWS competent in aquatic resource delineation and functional assessments
Good driving record and valid driver's license required
Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 50% of the time in summer) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to inclement weather
Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs
Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen
The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region
Experience of 10-15 years is desired, with experience leading field teams in natural resource inventories and surveys
Must be comfortable with computers and Trimble hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment
Technical writing skills are necessary for this position

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on a wide variety of CWA permitting projects for energy, government, and mining sector clients
Organize and supervise the work of a technical team; provide direction to guide projects to successful completion; conduct quality review of work products
Complete CWA 404 and 401 permit applications including avoidance, minimization and compensatory mitigation
Ability to explain the CWA 404 permit program nuances to clients and staff
GPS data collection and support
ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
Prepare written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
Coach and develop team members to achieve high standards in meeting organizational goals
Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business
Not all of the skills need to be demonstrated, but the ability to lead, coach, and teach is critical.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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