Natural Resources Specialist 2
Hdr
Lead wetland, species, and marine surveys, and handle regulatory permitting.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Orlando, FL
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Engineering
Construction services
Environmental services
Urban planning
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Asset Management
Coastal Engineering & Restoration
Commissioning & Operations
Economics & Finance
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
permit assistance
nepa docs
biological assessments
water resources
field data
compliance docs
- Take responsibility for assisting with environmental permits, NEPA documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation
- Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transportation and development projects
- Assist senior and mid-level scientists in field work associated with the collection of natural resource data
- Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientist and water resource engineers
What you bring
arcgis
trimble gps
bs/ms
nepa
5+ years
regulatory
- Previous experience obtaining US Coast Guard permits
- Previous experience scoping and producing environmental permits for FDOT projects.
- Experience with ArcGIS software and Trimble GPS units
- Local candidates are preferred
- Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary technical teams to minimize impacts on natural resources and effectively incorporate into overall project schedule.
- Previous experience scoping and producing environmental permits for Maritime projects.
- A broad knowledge of Florida’s marine environment and species.
- Proficiency navigating complex regulatory scenarios.
- BS or MS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
- Good organizational and data handling skills, along with proficiency in MS Excel and ArcGIS software.
- Willingness to work in inclement conditions and travel for a few days at a time for field work.
- MS Office experience
- Ability to market clients and experience writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for environmental projects with multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency efforts
- Previous experience working with the National Parks Service.
- A broad knowledge of Florida’s flora and/or fauna.
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting natural resource surveys, such as aquatic resources delineations, seagrass surveys, benthic surveys, and permitting through an ecological consulting firm, resource agencies (USACE, Water Management Districts, FDEP, USCG), or similar in Florida.
- Licensed as a Gopher Tortoise Agent (GTA)
- Previous Mitigation Design experience
- Ability to function as task lead and QC reviewer on a variety of natural resources studies and deliverables.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field
- Strong background in NEPA and state-level environmental reviews, including environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), FDOT PD&Es
- Exceptional and demonstrated technical writing ability. Experience drafting technical documents such as scientific papers, survey findings reports, compliance documentation, or similar required.
- Previous experience managing and mentoring multidiscipline environmental staff
- Knowledge of wetland delineation, field investigation techniques, and agency coordination requirements
- Previous Living Shoreline experience
- Experience in preparation of UMAM analysis
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Company
Overview
1917
Year Founded
The company was established in 1917, marking the beginning of its journey as a leader in engineering and construction.
Over 100 years
Years of Expertise
HDR has accumulated over a century of experience, contributing to its extensive portfolio of innovative projects.
Thousands
Projects Completed
HDR has successfully delivered thousands of projects, showcasing its expertise across various industries.
- provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment.
- combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach.
- designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings.
- iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- We embrace the diverse perspectives of people with a passion for making a difference.
- Our people are the heart of HDR.
- We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
- We care about making an impact on the communities we serve.
- We strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in every project we take on.
2035
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Aim to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across all office locations.
- Design and engineering solutions focus on sustainability, utilizing renewable energy, water efficiency, and sustainable materials.
- Approach to sustainable infrastructure includes climate resilience and long-term environmental stewardship.
- Measure environmental impact through energy reduction goals, resource conservation, and sustainable design initiatives.
30% Women
Representation in Leadership Roles
Women comprise 30% of leadership roles, reflecting progress in gender diversity at the executive level.
- Focuses on recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups to increase workforce diversity.
- Offers diversity-focused mentorship programs to support career development among diverse employees.
- Committed to building an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong.
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