Stantec
New York, NY, USA
Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Your Opportunity
Stantec seeks a Mid-level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons.
Your Key Responsibilities
Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post-construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration
SWPPP/Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post-construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions
Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 preferred but not required
Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis;
Regularly travel throughout Upstate New York and potentially the North-East and Mid-Atlantic Regions
Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators
Your Capabilities and Credentials
In addition to technical wetland delineation skills, selected candidates are expected to have proven communication and leadership skills, high ethical and moral standards, an excellent attitude, and high physical and mental stamina
Candidates must have outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
Candidates must be willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather
Selected candidates are expected to maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions
Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required
Prior experience and proficiency with GIS required
Must have a high attention to detail
Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 requirements
Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to traverse 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
The selected candidate will have at least 3 years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State.
A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology is required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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