Environmental Scientist/Toxicologist

Description

• Support human health and ecological risk assessment teams with data evaluation, statistical analysis and food web modeling
• Provide support for mitigation activities including mitigation banking options for client projects or permittee-responsible options requiring the development of Wetlands Mitigation Plans, mitigation site design, and conducting monitoring/reporting to Agencies.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Prepare protected species reports.
• Perform dietary exposure modeling in support of risk assessments.
• Communicate and coordinate with agencies for coordination and consultation.
• Provide support in preparation of permit applications for USACE Section 10/404 and state permit applications.
• Conduct biological field surveys including wetland/waterbody delineations (in accordance with USACE requirements), habitat assessments, wildlife and plant species-specific surveys, and breeding bird and raptor surveys.
• Provide technical support in responding to requests for proposals.
• Prepare wetland reports and obtain jurisdictional determinations.
• Conduct scientific literature reviews and summarize key data and components for use in scientific data evaluation.
• Research toxicological data and information to support human health and ecological risk assessments.
• Prepare additional technical reports and develop agency correspondence.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules and challenging work conditions such as heavily vegetated, rough terrain and hot and humid weather conditions.
• Completion of USACE Wetland Delineation/Regional Supplement Training, PWS preferred
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and/or Fulcrum programs.
• The candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.
• Willingness to spend approximately 30 -50% in the field.
• Demonstrated competency in statistics and quantitative data analysis.
• Strong ability to prioritize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental toxicology, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field.
• Strong ability to organize and evaluate scientific data in multiple software platforms
• A minimum of 5-8 years combined of technical and field experience performing a combination of field and report preparation activities including performing biological assessments, risk assessments, completing wetland delineations, habitat assessments, preparing delineation reports and Section 401/404 permit applications
• Strong plant identification skills
• Ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies in the Southeast region.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance