Transportation Ecologist

About the PositionThe Transportation Ecologist plays a critical role in conducting and coordinating environmental fieldwork and technical reporting. With increased independence and expertise this position supports the successful execution of environmental projects through advanced data collection regulatory analysis technical writing and technical reviews. The Transportation Ecologist will play a key role in delivering complex Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) environmental projects supporting ecological review permitting and compliance efforts across the state. This position provides opportunities to collaborate closely with GDOT staff partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects that balance infrastructure development with environmental stewardship. The role emphasizes technical excellence interagency coordination and professional growth through exposure to a wide range of ecological and regulatory challenges within the transportation some cases this position may include the opportunity to serve as an embedded ecologist within GDOT supporting program delivery from inside the agencys environmental ResponsibilitiesMay independently lead environmental studies including wetland and stream delineations protected species habitat assessments threatened and endangered species surveys site inspections environmental impact analysis data analysis and contribute to the development of technical reports and permit applications. Associated work products may include but are not limited to environmental survey reports; Environmental Assessments; Categorical Exclusions; Environmental Impact Statements; Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting; and state buffer variance ecology requirements throughout the GDOT Plan Development working knowledge of environmental laws and permitting collect and analyze GIS and GPS field data and prepare project-related figures and and communicate with project managers clients and regulatory agencies as as a mentor and field lead to Scientist I-level staff providing guidance on methods and in QA/QC of deliverables and contribute to team reviews to ensure quality and individual task timelines and budgets under the oversight of senior technical current on regulatory updates and industry best practices through training and professional the guidance of senior staff- maintains a focus on project scopes schedules and duties and responsibilities may be assigned as company needs dictate. QualificationsEarly-career experience as an environmental consultant or environmental regulatory of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Art (B.A.) in a relevant environmental discipline (Environmental Science Wildlife or Fisheries Science Ecology Biology Environmental Management Environmental Planning etc.). A Master of Science (M.S.) is knowledge of relevant field such as wetland science flora/fauna and ecosystems of the Southeastern US environmental impact assessment etc. with demonstrated experience leading relevant with GIS and GPS mapping (ArcGIS Pro Field Maps and similar software).Physically able to travel and conduct field work on various project sites with challenging field conditions such as steep terrain thick vegetation and inclement technical writing and communication skills with ability to deliver complete and clean candidates would show specific experience with Departments of Transportation (DOT) Energy Renewables Municipal or Federal reading and interpreting construction plans (civil roadway pipeline etc.).Willingness to travel as projects require including occasional overnight to work well within a team environment bringing a positive attitude multi-tasking abilities and self- motivated mentality to produce high quality work.