Senior Natural Resources Specialist
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for
Our U.S. Central Environmental business is looking for amid-seniorlevel Natural Resources Specialistto join their Natural Resources team based out of Baton Rouge LA. Senior level applicants in Lake Charles or New Orleans are encouraged to apply as this role you will help lead a growing team of ecologists/scientists manage projects interface with clients assist in the collection of biological data and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for federal state and local government agencies.
The preferred candidate for this role will be a seller-doer who can balance business development responsibilities with project obligations and personnel mentorship have established client relationships in Louisiana and be able to win work through GHDs existing client base and/or new clients. Additional preference will be given to candidates experienced with natural resources permitting experience related to energy-sector work including obtaining FERC regulatory approvals. Maritime & coastal (ports)and railroad experience are desirable as well.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Establish and develop strategic long-term relationships with current clients new clients and prospective teaming partners
- Dependent on experience the selected candidate may be tasked with financial performance goals with respect to the development of revenue and backlog
- Lead technical projects: maintaining client satisfaction while ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope schedule and budget
- Mentoring and training junior staff
- Conduct field assessments including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for rare threatened or endangered flora and fauna
- Collect chemical and biological data including sampling of surface water sediment macroinvertebrates soil groundwater etc. for purposes of site assessment and/or to support risk assessment projects
- Write and produce technical reports based on field data collection
- Liaise with federal state and municipal regulatory agencies
- Support existing GHD clients with the implementation of efficient and innovative solutions to address their project needs
For success in this position you will possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Approximately five to ten (5-10) years of experience in environmental consulting or similar experience
- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Science Environmental Management Biology Ecology or related field
- Experience with managing/mentoring staff
- Professional certification such as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or similar preferred
- Expertise with local state and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements; particularly those associated with USACE Section 10/404 USFWS FERC LDENR LDWF and LDEQ
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Able and willing to travel to job sites as needed for field activities
- HAZWOPER certification desirable
We offer a professional yet welcoming culture based on our core values of Teamwork Respect Safety and Integrity. We also provide accelerated professional development through hands-on experience mentorship and training via our GHD Business School.
If you are passionate about pursuing this position please submit your resume via the link below.
Our commitment to you:
Fostering gender balance diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety Teamwork Respect and Integrity.
In addition to a competitive salary GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School additional leave and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.
As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
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About Company
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more
