Senior Environmental Scientist

Description

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 Central Environmental business is looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to join their team based out of Des Moines IA.

This role is responsible for supporting a wide range of environmental consulting activities including collecting and analyzing data to identify key trends coordinating environmental impact assessments and overseeing environmental risk management efforts. Youll monitor HSE performance support compliance improvements and contribute to climate adaptation strategies across diverse projects. The position also involves managing client relationships preparing reports and proposals documenting process improvements and delivering small- to medium-scale projects. Ongoing professional development knowledge-sharing within communities of practice and staying current with industry standards are essential to success in this role.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Data Collection and Analysis : Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Health Safety and Environment : Monitor and review performance against health safety and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organizations HSE policies procedures and mandatory instructions.
• Personal Capability Building : Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
• Client & Customer Management (External) : Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.
• Environmental Impact Assessment : Coordinate and deliver environmental impact assessment projects maintaining accuracy and adherence to project timelines.
• Solutions Analysis : Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
• Project Management : Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Insights and Reporting : Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
• Analysis of As Is and To Be : Document as is and to be processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the to be capability to record accurately the change required.
• Environmental Risk Management : Oversee the environmental risk management processes ensuring the organizations operations have minimal detrimental impact on the environment.
• Request for Bid Solicitation / Proposal / Tender Response : Gather information and resources draft and complete proposals and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines documentation etc.) in response to bid solicitations request for proposal and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract.
• Climate Adaptation Strategy : Lead the development and execution of climate adaptation strategies for multiple large-scale projects or geographic locations focusing on sustainability and resilience.
• Community of Practice Management : Participate in and contribute to a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own capability and develop innovative practice among colleagues.

Education

Experience

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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.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

ArcGIS,GIS,Microsoft Access,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Technical Writing,Stream and River Restoration,OSHA,Customer relationship management,Auto Restoration,Toxicology Experience,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1