Senior Environmental Scientist

Welcome to Verdantas where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas were redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources resilient land use energy transformation and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence across more than 90 offices is championed by a team of over 2000 experts scientists engineers geologists and technical specialists embedded in a people-focused culture prioritizing the well-being of our employees clients and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We dont just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being empowers your growth and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas your career goes beyond the expected and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of a Team Leader a Senior Scientist will act as our Project Manager / Senior Project Manager who performs most ecological consulting tasks independently with a high degree of technical and professional skill and knowledge conducts specialized field studies and analysis mentors less experienced team members and provides senior review advice and oversight of technical work products.

Collecting and Analyzing Data

Conducting desktop assessments of special-status species wetlands waters and other sensitive biological resources

Conducting biological reconnaissance surveys habitat evaluations habitat mapping species-specific surveys nesting bird surveys botanical inventories impact assessments and mitigation monitoring

Conducting environmental training for construction personnel on field projects

Conducting biological compliance monitoring

Preparing daily survey and monitoring reports and more complex technical reports

Implementing habitat and species restoration enhancement or management projects

Using various tools and methods (e.g. GPS GIS binoculars cameras aerial surveys statistics and specialized software and databases) to conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses

Conducting literature reviews

Working independently on most projects including complex ones

Preparing Written Communications and Reports

Preparing written communications including emails

Preparing reports for pre-activity surveys pre-construction surveys and biological compliance monitoring

Preparing complex technical reports and applications for regulatory permits

Managing Projects

Reviewing and understanding the scope schedule and budget of work to be completed

Coordinating activities and work products with other team members

Providing and demonstrating task instructions to assigned team members

Monitoring project progress

Meeting deadlines

Following up with stakeholders on the completion or delay of project phases

Preparing and sending project and internal correspondence

Scheduling attending or facilitating project meetings

Maintaining project documents and reports

Taking initiative resolving issues and identifying improved procedures to ensure client needs are met effectively

Developing documenting and continuously refining project systems and processes

Preparing proposals including scopes and budgets

Ensuring excellent customer service at all levels

Leading a Team

Serving assigned team members as their primary point of contact at the Company including for daily field check-ins and check-outs

Ensuring assigned team members have the tools and skills necessary to perform their roles effectively and satisfy their agreements at the Company

Coaching less experienced team members to help build and strengthen their technical and professional skillsets

Providing routine performance feedback to assigned team members

Ensuring team members follow Company policies and procedures

What else does this position involve

Providing oversight guidance and direction for less experienced team members

Coordinating and communicating with construction staff and management to facilitate workflow and ensure compliance with environmental requirements

Identifying potential areas of service improvement; recommending and assisting with developing appropriate solutions

Participating in prospective team member interviews

Participating in manager meetings

Providing oversight and support for team members working in the office

Ensuring a safe secure and legal work environment

Performing other tasks and projects as assigned to ensure the overall health and success of the Company

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in environmental biology ecology wildlife management botany or related field required

Advanced degree (M.S. M.A. M.E.M. or Ph.D.) or professional certificate (e.g. GIS P.M.P.) preferred

Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna

8 or more years or more of professional experience in the biological sciences including strong field skills and experience required

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

The ability to work independently and be highly responsive to the team

Ability to use and proficiency with various tools and methods (e.g. Google Earth GPS GIS binoculars cameras aerial surveys statistics and specialized software and databases) to help conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses

Ability to maintain internal motivation for continuous learning

Ability to maintain a positive attitude toward the work we do places in which we work and the people we work for and with

Attention to detail and accuracy

Valid drivers license and ability to maintain a good driving record

Salary Range : Benefits :

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance regardless of race gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression lifestyle age educational background national origin religion or physical ability. For us it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race / color / religion / sex / sexual orientation / gender identity / national origin / disability / vet

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