Senior Wetland Scientist - Project Manager

TRC Companies • CO-Fort Collins, CO

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

TRC is seeking a Wetland Scientist/Project Manager to join our successful Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in Colorado or surrounding states. This position requires an interdisciplinary, technical, and regulatory specialist who will provide environmental project leadership for public and private sector clients. Successful candidates will be an energetic, flexible team player with mid to senior level experience to join our biological and natural resources team office as an environmental scientist to work on projects throughout the Western Region. Typical projects include a wide variety of energy-related projects in sectors such as renewable energy (hydropower/wind/solar/storage), electric transmission, natural gas pipeline, transportation, infrastructure, and mining. There is potential for a flexible working environment / work from surrounding states.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in forestry, botany, biology, wildlife, fisheries, natural resources, wetland science or related field.
• Clear and concise technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent data collection skills and work with GPS and ArcGIS equipment.
• Ability to understand and observe scope, schedule, budget, and quality while meeting client needs.
• Ability to support business development efforts including preparing proposals, delivering presentations, and participating in meetings with clients.
• Able to effectively coordinate field work, direct and support other technical staff, and interact with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Maintain a positive attitude and deliver exceptional client service and leadership, while sometimes working under aggressive schedules and with controversial projects.
• Experience with federal and state wetland and environmental permitting (401 Water Quality Certification, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, etc.).
• Familiarity with key federal and state environmental statutes and regulations including the U.S. Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Clean Water Act.
• Experience working with a range of government agencies such as the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Indian Lands, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State fish and game departments and other Federal and State Agencies.
• Experience with preparing technical reports, permit applications, and mitigation monitoring plans.
• Willing and physically able to travel and work outdoors in rough and remote terrain under challenging environmental conditions.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• State Wetland Scientist Certification, Professional Wetland Scientist Certification, or the ability to obtain such certification.
• Knowledge of the Rocky Mountain and Southwest flora and fauna, plant species identification, wetland field delineation, natural resource inventory, construction-related erosion and sedimentation control practices, post-construction restoration monitoring, and wildlife habitat assessments.
• Knowledge of Water of the U.S. definition and delineation, and USACE delineation requirements for the Arid West and Great Plains.
• Experience working on Solar and Wind, Oil & Gas, Mining, Transmission projects.
• Solid experience in the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada and local permitting and siting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and project managers to encourage their professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and implement natural resource survey plans (i.e. wetland delineations, wildlife surveys).
• Perform sensitive species management, construction monitoring, environmental permitting, and technical writing.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of biological and natural resource protocols, regulations, requirements, and best practices.
• Contribute technical expertise to project teams.
• Assist with a mix of biological natural resource related field and office tasks and assure each assignment follows the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Effectively coordinate and manage natural resources related field work for multiple field crews, direct, and support other technical staff, interact in the field with clients, stakeholders, regulators, boards, and contractors.
• Complete the preparation, implementation, and/or management of proposals, budgets, reports, schedules, reviews, safety policies, quality control and invoicing.
• Interact successfully with agency, client, and internal team personnel.
• Assist other project managers with permitting and managing projects at the federal, state, and local levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

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