Natural Resources & Coastal Services Deputy Director

SUMMARY:

The Environmental Deputy Director position is responsible for providing leadership direction and oversight to the staff you supervise. This includes but is not limited to establishing and implementing the Groups objectives developing and implementing growth strategies for both individuals and the Group and ensuring these strategies and plans are in alignment with the overall company vision. The Environmental Deputy Director assists with monitoring to ensure staffing levels are adequate and that all personnel possess the competencies and skills necessary to support growth and the delivery of professional work products and that group goals are achieved. The Environmental Deputy Director reports directly to a Director or Managing Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• B.S. in Natural Resource Biology Environmental Science Ecology Wildlife Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in natural resources consulting project management and business development.
• At least 4 years of experience as a project manager overseeing budgets schedules and project execution.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or management role overseeing junior staff including responsibility for assigning tasks providing feedback and supporting professional development preferred.
• Experience conducting environmental surveys (i.e. wetlands T&E) permitting and field implementation for various projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal state and local environmental laws (CWA ESA NEPA etc.).
• Proven experience in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast including familiarity with statespecific environmental regulations and permitting.
• Experience in working and negotiating cooperatively with local state and federal regulators.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite strong people skills excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and maintain an insurable driving record.

ATTRIBUTES:

• SelfMotivated Shows initiative and the ability to achieve something with ones own enthusiasm or interest without needing pressure from others.
• Teamoriented Able to create trust and confidence with all levels of the organization. Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Decision Making Strong decision making analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Constructive Leader Able to manage with useful and helpful feedback intended to improve an employees experience.
• Critical Thinker Strong problemsolving skills with ability to analyze and assess issues quickly.
• Strategic Able to develop strategies to approach tasks and plans to accomplish them. Comfortable with delegation. Plans with longer term goals considered when implementing shortterm solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor and manage junior staff. Must take an active role in the personal and professional growth/development of staff.
• Must attend at least one yearly leadership training.
• Take leadership role in business development including generating new client relationships and maintaining existing client relationships.
• Manage larger projects from proposal phase through closeout including preparing cost estimates scheduling and directing the necessary fieldwork and subsequent reporting permit application preparation client interaction reviewing and approving invoices and closing out projects.
• Delegate project work and monitor workload and progress as needed.
• Track Manage and Achieve: staff and group utilization goals; accounts receivable goals for the group; and revenue and gross margin goals.
• Assist the Director or Managing Director with annual budgets.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks timely while ensuring group staff compliance as well.
• Ensure that project managers are coordinating with clients and agency personnel at the appropriate frequency and intervals to meet project objectives.
• Manage safety compliance with all client and internal requirements/training.
• Provide regular feedback to staff on performance toward individual and group goals.
• Participate in professional associations to grow yourself and your employees to ensure the company remains relevant within the local environmental community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain sometimes for extended periods of time.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in the described position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION:

The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope responsibilities and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the positions role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC evolves and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC depends on its employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change responsibilities increase/decrease technology improvements occur or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability competence and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection recruiting hiring termination promotion transfer work assignment scheduling compensation of employees and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable legally protected classification or characteristics including but not limited to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin veteran status ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA you are encouraged to contact us at

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