Principal Technical Consultant, Ecologist

Description

• Other duties may include natural resource surveys, biological monitoring (as necessary), field team management, and providing specialized site assessments.
• Support ecological risk assessments by coordinating with the data team to process and interpret data for use by the risk assessor.
• Coordinate environmental investigations of surface water, sediments, and wetlands by preparing or reviewing sampling plans in accordance with applicable New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulations and guidance.
• Contribute to preparing technical documents such as Ecological Evaluations and Ecological Remedial Investigation Reports by leading project teams through the data evaluation of soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment sampling results.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and public agencies.
• Support land use and wetlands permitting efforts pursuant to NJDEP programs.
• Oversee riparian and wetland restoration projects in New Jersey under the auspices of the NJDEP and Natural Resource Trustees.
• Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Requirements

• BS or MS in biology, wetland science, plant ecology or similar field with experience pertaining to a specialized biological training or field. Or equivalent experience.
• Solid grasp of the key biological or wetland ecology impact assessment and management issues within various industry sectors, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices.
• 6+ years (8+ years preferred) of consulting experience that involves oversight, QA/QC, technical writing, ecological evaluations, and multi-media permitting.
• Well-developed team building and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to ecological assessment approvals.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations. Experience with NJDEP’s Bureau of Environmental Radiation (BER) is a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance