Defenders of Wildlife
Sacramento, California, USA
Basic Summary:
The Director of Defenders of Wildlife’s California Program leads Field Conservation staff and programs in California. The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation described in Defenders’ California program plan. The California program utilizes a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy, outreach and scientific strategies to conserve imperiled wildlife and habitat throughout the state.
The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to California Field Conservation staff, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible and efficiently and effectively managing the office. Priorities include conserving gray wolves, desert tortoises, salmon, sea otters and numerous other imperiled species in the state; promoting coexistence tools to reduce human-wildlife conflicts; influencing state legislative and administrative initiatives impacting wildlife, water, coastal areas, and other natural resources; promoting conservation planning on public and private lands; securing sustained funding for wildlife conservation needs; ensuring sound water policy that meet fish and wildlife conservation needs; addressing public land management issues on national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal and state public lands that impact sensitive wildlife species and important landscapes; addressing global climate change impacts on California ecosystems and wildlife, including work to meet state mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and the conservation of biodiversity in general. The Director provides leadership and support for outreach efforts in the state, with a priority on engagement with underrepresented communities. The Director works closely with the Vice President for Field Conservation Programs, other senior managers, field staff, and interdisciplinary teams on developing and coordinating strategies, campaigns, workplans, programs, projects, publications, coalitions, communications, organizational growth, educational materials, reports, and budgets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement California program strategies and workplans including, but not limited to, imperiled species and recovery and habitat conservation, water policy, public and private land management, climate change and biodiversity conservation planning.
Supervise California-based field office staff, interns, volunteers and contractors.
Influence federal, state and local wildlife policies through administrative, legislative, and judicial forums, using a range of strategies including but not limited to: grassroots and direct advocacy efforts with government officials, seeking policy and programmatic changes in relevant federal and state agencies, recommending litigation where appropriate, and providing technical support to legal teams.
Represent Defenders in coalitions, public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and in general communications with the media, the public, Defenders’ membership, and public officials.
Actively promote and expand Defenders’ California wildlife campaigns and projects through lobbying, testimony, comments on proposed policies, media development, and coalition-building with existing and new partners.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of key federal and state agency staff, California elected and appointed officials, and other relevant NGOs.
Oversee Defenders’ public outreach in the state, and media functions (in cooperation with the Vice President for Communication) for the California program, seeking maximum exposure and credit for Defenders’ work.
Coordinate wildlife and land management advocacy efforts in the state with Defenders’ public lands, communications, marketing and science staff.
Facilitate and promote the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies into Defenders’ programmatic and outreach work in California.
Provide timely briefings to the President’s Office, senior management, and program staff on significant developments and new opportunities.
Follow all internal administrative procedures, including timely approval and preparation of all administrative reports.
Assist all Defenders’ departments with tasks relating to education, development, membership, publications, litigation, grassroots, and media coverage.
Work with Membership and Development staff to identify new funders, and to continually raise funds to support California program staff and conservation work
Develop short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements.
Develop and recommend departmental budgets prior to the start of each fiscal year.
Recommend, review and implement employment actions, including interviewing, hiring, promotions and raises, in conjunction with Human Resources. Partner with Human Resources in the handling of disciplinary issues.
Ensure communication of duties and responsibilities to direct reports and monitor performance. Provide regular coaching and counseling. Identify training needs. Prepare and deliver performance reviews; review and approve performance and salary appraisals as necessary.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced degree in natural resources science, public policy, conservation biology, law, wildlife management or related discipline.
Experience:
10+ years of progressively responsible, substantive experience with resource policy and with a working knowledge of water and land use planning, state and federal environmental law and regulation, and conservation biology.
Strong management, planning, and administrative skills, including 2+ years of non-profit management/supervisory experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing state legislative advocacy and advocacy conservation campaigns.
Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development and grant writing experience.
Substantial relationships and experience working with local government, diverse stakeholders (e.g., hunting and fishing organizations, water agencies, other conservation organizations), state and federal agencies including California Natural Resources Agency, California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Skills:
Strong writing and verbal communications skills, including familiarity working with the media.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Significant working knowledge of state and federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources and wildlife including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Ability to operate effectively as an advocate of Defenders' programs, preferably with demonstrated experience working effectively with coalitions.
Ability to analyze research, information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, train, evaluate, and motivate program staff, interns and volunteers.
Work Expectations:
Work Environment:
General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This position requires regular travel within the state and periodic travel to Washington, D.C.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants please apply with a cover letter through our jobs portal at http://www.defenders.org/jobs
About Defenders:
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Our employees work in an environment that is inclusive and honors each of our unique perspectives and backgrounds. We believe that the conservation of biological diversity is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and cultures. We strive toward a collective goal of including all people in the conservation of our Nation’s wildlife and wild places.
Visit Our Values and Diversity page to learn more about who we are and how we operate.
It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.
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Basic Summary:
The Director of Defenders of Wildlife’s California Program leads Field Conservation staff and programs in California. The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation described in Defenders’ California program plan. The California program utilizes a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy, outreach and scientific strategies to conserve imperiled wildlife and habitat throughout the state.
The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to California Field Conservation staff, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible and efficiently and effectively managing the office. Priorities include conserving gray wolves, desert tortoises, salmon, sea otters and numerous other imperiled species in the state; promoting coexistence tools to reduce human-wildlife conflicts; influencing state legislative and administrative initiatives impacting wildlife, water, coastal areas, and other natural resources; promoting conservation planning on public and private lands; securing sustained funding for wildlife conservation needs; ensuring sound water policy that meet fish and wildlife conservation needs; addressing public land management issues on national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal and state public lands that impact sensitive wildlife species and important landscapes; addressing global climate change impacts on California ecosystems and wildlife, including work to meet state mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and the conservation of biodiversity in general. The Director provides leadership and support for outreach efforts in the state, with a priority on engagement with underrepresented communities. The Director works closely with the Vice President for Field Conservation Programs, other senior managers, field staff, and interdisciplinary teams on developing and coordinating strategies, campaigns, workplans, programs, projects, publications, coalitions, communications, organizational growth, educational materials, reports, and budgets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement California program strategies and workplans including, but not limited to, imperiled species and recovery and habitat conservation, water policy, public and private land management, climate change and biodiversity conservation planning.
Supervise California-based field office staff, interns, volunteers and contractors.
Influence federal, state and local wildlife policies through administrative, legislative, and judicial forums, using a range of strategies including but not limited to: grassroots and direct advocacy efforts with government officials, seeking policy and programmatic changes in relevant federal and state agencies, recommending litigation where appropriate, and providing technical support to legal teams.
Represent Defenders in coalitions, public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and in general communications with the media, the public, Defenders’ membership, and public officials.
Actively promote and expand Defenders’ California wildlife campaigns and projects through lobbying, testimony, comments on proposed policies, media development, and coalition-building with existing and new partners.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of key federal and state agency staff, California elected and appointed officials, and other relevant NGOs.
Oversee Defenders’ public outreach in the state, and media functions (in cooperation with the Vice President for Communication) for the California program, seeking maximum exposure and credit for Defenders’ work.
Coordinate wildlife and land management advocacy efforts in the state with Defenders’ public lands, communications, marketing and science staff.
Facilitate and promote the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies into Defenders’ programmatic and outreach work in California.
Provide timely briefings to the President’s Office, senior management, and program staff on significant developments and new opportunities.
Follow all internal administrative procedures, including timely approval and preparation of all administrative reports.
Assist all Defenders’ departments with tasks relating to education, development, membership, publications, litigation, grassroots, and media coverage.
Work with Membership and Development staff to identify new funders, and to continually raise funds to support California program staff and conservation work
Develop short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements.
Develop and recommend departmental budgets prior to the start of each fiscal year.
Recommend, review and implement employment actions, including interviewing, hiring, promotions and raises, in conjunction with Human Resources. Partner with Human Resources in the handling of disciplinary issues.
Ensure communication of duties and responsibilities to direct reports and monitor performance. Provide regular coaching and counseling. Identify training needs. Prepare and deliver performance reviews; review and approve performance and salary appraisals as necessary.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced degree in natural resources science, public policy, conservation biology, law, wildlife management or related discipline.
Experience:
10+ years of progressively responsible, substantive experience with resource policy and with a working knowledge of water and land use planning, state and federal environmental law and regulation, and conservation biology.
Strong management, planning, and administrative skills, including 2+ years of non-profit management/supervisory experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing state legislative advocacy and advocacy conservation campaigns.
Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development and grant writing experience.
Substantial relationships and experience working with local government, diverse stakeholders (e.g., hunting and fishing organizations, water agencies, other conservation organizations), state and federal agencies including California Natural Resources Agency, California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Skills:
Strong writing and verbal communications skills, including familiarity working with the media.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Significant working knowledge of state and federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources and wildlife including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Ability to operate effectively as an advocate of Defenders' programs, preferably with demonstrated experience working effectively with coalitions.
Ability to analyze research, information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, train, evaluate, and motivate program staff, interns and volunteers.
Work Expectations:
Work Environment:
General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This position requires regular travel within the state and periodic travel to Washington, D.C.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants please apply with a cover letter through our jobs portal at http://www.defenders.org/jobs
About Defenders:
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Our employees work in an environment that is inclusive and honors each of our unique perspectives and backgrounds. We believe that the conservation of biological diversity is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and cultures. We strive toward a collective goal of including all people in the conservation of our Nation’s wildlife and wild places.
Visit Our Values and Diversity page to learn more about who we are and how we operate.
It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.
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Long Beach CA
Long Beach, CA, USA
DESCRIPTION
The Environmental Planning Division is responsible for creating and managing programs related to environmental planning, compliance and enhancement. Guided by our award-winning Green Port Policy, the Division is dedicated to reducing harmful air emissions from port-related operations, improving water quality in the harbor, protecting marine wildlife and implementing environmentally sustainable practices throughout the Port. The Division is comprised of five sections:
Air Quality
Water Quality
Remediation
Sustainability
CEQA/NEPA .
POSITION PROFILE This position will report directly to the to the Managing Director of the Environmental Affairs and Planning Bureau. The Director is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing technical staff and conducting programs related to environmental compliance and enhancement. Click here for the full position description.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides direct and indirect supervision of all environmental planning staff, establishing goals and objectives, measuring performance, and ensuring that an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained.
Oversees the implementation of the Port's Green Port Policy; ensures updates on an annual basis.
Oversees the production of environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Ensures Port compliance with all environmental laws, regulations and permit requirements.
Supervises studies and investigations pertaining to the impact of proposed development projects on the environment.
Develops technical policies and programs for compliance with wildlife, air quality, water quality, soil/sediment regulations.
Represents the Harbor Department at public workshops and hearings before Federal and State regulatory and resource agencies, including but not limited to the USEPA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the California Coastal Commission, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Oversees the issuance of Harbor Development Permit and the acquisition of environmental permits for Port operations and future development projects.
Researches current local, state, and federal environmental legislative issues and provides recommendations to senior management and the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Provides extensive training and staff development on project management, problem resolution techniques, environmental policy education and project implementation strategies.
Serves as Port's public forum representative on Maritime Industry Committees, on regional task forces, work groups, public hearings; presents the Port's perspective to the media for various environmental issues.
Oversees the day-to-day implementation of the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) and the Water Resources Action Plan (WRAP), as well as annual reporting, updates and revisions.
Trains and mentors staff; provides leadership guidance and support with respect to career development.
Develops and monitors the Division's annual budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills that include executive presence, vision, and an ability to articulate the organization's vision and mission to others. They must also be strategic, politically savvy, results-oriented, flexible, forward-thinking, and an effective problem solver. Additionally, they will have a collaborative work style that fosters teamwork, high motivation, and commitment.
The ideal candidate will be a direct communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills as well as, possess impeccable integrity with a high commitment to the code of business ethics. These essential attributes are necessary to establish and maintain effective working relations throughout the organization and with people from diverse backgrounds including partnering agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, tenants and the public.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Requirements for the position include:
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
A Master's Degree in above disciplines is not required but is desirable.
Experience :
A minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible environmental affairs experience in public or private sector, including managing/supervising multi-disciplinary projects with extensive environmental exposures, preferably in a Port related environment is required.
Port or coastal environmental experience desired.
Strong leadership background, with experience as a number one or number two management professional in a complex, similarly situated organization with similar challenges and structure is expected.
Work experience in the goods movement industry highly preferred; preference given to experience in other port environments.
A history of managing and successfully working with people from diverse backgrounds and areas of technical expertise is required.
Must have a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving.
A history of creating effective working relationships across functional lines is expected.
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DESCRIPTION
The Environmental Planning Division is responsible for creating and managing programs related to environmental planning, compliance and enhancement. Guided by our award-winning Green Port Policy, the Division is dedicated to reducing harmful air emissions from port-related operations, improving water quality in the harbor, protecting marine wildlife and implementing environmentally sustainable practices throughout the Port. The Division is comprised of five sections:
Air Quality
Water Quality
Remediation
Sustainability
CEQA/NEPA .
POSITION PROFILE This position will report directly to the to the Managing Director of the Environmental Affairs and Planning Bureau. The Director is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing technical staff and conducting programs related to environmental compliance and enhancement. Click here for the full position description.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides direct and indirect supervision of all environmental planning staff, establishing goals and objectives, measuring performance, and ensuring that an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained.
Oversees the implementation of the Port's Green Port Policy; ensures updates on an annual basis.
Oversees the production of environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Ensures Port compliance with all environmental laws, regulations and permit requirements.
Supervises studies and investigations pertaining to the impact of proposed development projects on the environment.
Develops technical policies and programs for compliance with wildlife, air quality, water quality, soil/sediment regulations.
Represents the Harbor Department at public workshops and hearings before Federal and State regulatory and resource agencies, including but not limited to the USEPA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the California Coastal Commission, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Oversees the issuance of Harbor Development Permit and the acquisition of environmental permits for Port operations and future development projects.
Researches current local, state, and federal environmental legislative issues and provides recommendations to senior management and the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Provides extensive training and staff development on project management, problem resolution techniques, environmental policy education and project implementation strategies.
Serves as Port's public forum representative on Maritime Industry Committees, on regional task forces, work groups, public hearings; presents the Port's perspective to the media for various environmental issues.
Oversees the day-to-day implementation of the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) and the Water Resources Action Plan (WRAP), as well as annual reporting, updates and revisions.
Trains and mentors staff; provides leadership guidance and support with respect to career development.
Develops and monitors the Division's annual budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills that include executive presence, vision, and an ability to articulate the organization's vision and mission to others. They must also be strategic, politically savvy, results-oriented, flexible, forward-thinking, and an effective problem solver. Additionally, they will have a collaborative work style that fosters teamwork, high motivation, and commitment.
The ideal candidate will be a direct communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills as well as, possess impeccable integrity with a high commitment to the code of business ethics. These essential attributes are necessary to establish and maintain effective working relations throughout the organization and with people from diverse backgrounds including partnering agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, tenants and the public.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Requirements for the position include:
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
A Master's Degree in above disciplines is not required but is desirable.
Experience :
A minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible environmental affairs experience in public or private sector, including managing/supervising multi-disciplinary projects with extensive environmental exposures, preferably in a Port related environment is required.
Port or coastal environmental experience desired.
Strong leadership background, with experience as a number one or number two management professional in a complex, similarly situated organization with similar challenges and structure is expected.
Work experience in the goods movement industry highly preferred; preference given to experience in other port environments.
A history of managing and successfully working with people from diverse backgrounds and areas of technical expertise is required.
Must have a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving.
A history of creating effective working relationships across functional lines is expected.
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HDR
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
In the role of Environmental Project Manager you’ll be responsible for managing projects and building strong relationships with regulatory agencies as well as some of HDR’s most unique clients in the Industrial, Renewables and Power markets. As a focused, goal-minded individual and a natural connector of people, you’ll interface with clients to understand their priorities and challenges with the objective of engaging the right environmental professionals to provide solutions. This requires an ability to listen, develop unique strategies, and identify team synergies concentrated on solving the challenges facing our clients.
The primary focus of this role is to interface with clients to develop relationships and capture work to support and grow an environmental team. Performing both marketing and project manager duties, much of your time will also be spent on executing the work you win and creating repeat business from clients.
Primary Role & Responsibilities:
This position drives client development activities and provides focus and leadership for HDR’s environmental services to Industrial, Renewables, and Power clients in the Missouri/Kansas Area. This includes partnering with local and national staff resources, being active in industry organizations, supporting project pursuits, determining project staffing and execution needs.
Serves as a project manager, task lead, or team member on projects to achieve a utilization goal. As a PM, effectively manages projects, communicates with team members, and delivers project profit.
Leads environmental client development efforts, communications and proposal development with business, operations, marketing and project staff to maximize client satisfaction and support local growth, and profitability.
Works with marketing staff on pursuits. Engages with operations and HDR Client Development Leaders to build marketing capabilities through recruitment and staff training. Collaborates with local leadership on key hires and investments.
Coordinates marketing activities with HDR Market Sector Client Development Leaders and practice leaders. Marketing coordinators assigned to the environmental section assist with marketing efforts department-wide.
Develops strong client relationships and serves as a client manager for select clients. Supports client development planning.
Implements company marketing policies and procedures, standards, quality assurance and risk management within the Area.
Monitors new market trends and participates in development and implementation of Area strategic and tactical planning.
Supports capturing client feedback and problem resolution; organizes and participates in client functions within the Area.
Participates in business and community activities as representative of HDR and encourages others in the environmental group to do the same.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or environmental engineering or related field.
7+ years of experience in providing a range of environmental review, agency coordination, and permitting support for Industrial and linear Power projects including project management, proposal preparation, and developing relationships with clients.
Work on wide variety of environmental planning, environmental compliance, natural resources projects.
Work on environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for infrastructure projects that require conformance with Federal/State/City Environmental Reviews.
Develop environmental permits, biological assessments, and NEPA, MEPA, CEPA, SEQRA and similar study documents.
Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance and applications. Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc.
Prepare for and participate in public information meetings and hearings
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proven ability to develop and maintain clients in consulting industry with a focus on one or more of the following markets: Industrial, Renewables and Power.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to be proactive and think on your feet.
Must be willing to travel (up to 25% time) within the Area and regionally to support client development and to attend industry conferences and events. Depending on the candidate, this position may provide staff augmentation services to key clients. Assignments would be within driving distance and ideally would not require overnight stay.
Work cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Dedicated to being part of the HDR employee ownership culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to candidates local to St. Louis, Missouri; experience in Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois is strongly preferred.
Existing network of clients in the Missouri/Kansas Market and the Upper Midwest.
Experience permitting linear infrastructure.
Degree or experience in marketing or business development.
Master’s degree.
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In the role of Environmental Project Manager you’ll be responsible for managing projects and building strong relationships with regulatory agencies as well as some of HDR’s most unique clients in the Industrial, Renewables and Power markets. As a focused, goal-minded individual and a natural connector of people, you’ll interface with clients to understand their priorities and challenges with the objective of engaging the right environmental professionals to provide solutions. This requires an ability to listen, develop unique strategies, and identify team synergies concentrated on solving the challenges facing our clients.
The primary focus of this role is to interface with clients to develop relationships and capture work to support and grow an environmental team. Performing both marketing and project manager duties, much of your time will also be spent on executing the work you win and creating repeat business from clients.
Primary Role & Responsibilities:
This position drives client development activities and provides focus and leadership for HDR’s environmental services to Industrial, Renewables, and Power clients in the Missouri/Kansas Area. This includes partnering with local and national staff resources, being active in industry organizations, supporting project pursuits, determining project staffing and execution needs.
Serves as a project manager, task lead, or team member on projects to achieve a utilization goal. As a PM, effectively manages projects, communicates with team members, and delivers project profit.
Leads environmental client development efforts, communications and proposal development with business, operations, marketing and project staff to maximize client satisfaction and support local growth, and profitability.
Works with marketing staff on pursuits. Engages with operations and HDR Client Development Leaders to build marketing capabilities through recruitment and staff training. Collaborates with local leadership on key hires and investments.
Coordinates marketing activities with HDR Market Sector Client Development Leaders and practice leaders. Marketing coordinators assigned to the environmental section assist with marketing efforts department-wide.
Develops strong client relationships and serves as a client manager for select clients. Supports client development planning.
Implements company marketing policies and procedures, standards, quality assurance and risk management within the Area.
Monitors new market trends and participates in development and implementation of Area strategic and tactical planning.
Supports capturing client feedback and problem resolution; organizes and participates in client functions within the Area.
Participates in business and community activities as representative of HDR and encourages others in the environmental group to do the same.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or environmental engineering or related field.
7+ years of experience in providing a range of environmental review, agency coordination, and permitting support for Industrial and linear Power projects including project management, proposal preparation, and developing relationships with clients.
Work on wide variety of environmental planning, environmental compliance, natural resources projects.
Work on environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for infrastructure projects that require conformance with Federal/State/City Environmental Reviews.
Develop environmental permits, biological assessments, and NEPA, MEPA, CEPA, SEQRA and similar study documents.
Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance and applications. Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc.
Prepare for and participate in public information meetings and hearings
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proven ability to develop and maintain clients in consulting industry with a focus on one or more of the following markets: Industrial, Renewables and Power.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to be proactive and think on your feet.
Must be willing to travel (up to 25% time) within the Area and regionally to support client development and to attend industry conferences and events. Depending on the candidate, this position may provide staff augmentation services to key clients. Assignments would be within driving distance and ideally would not require overnight stay.
Work cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Dedicated to being part of the HDR employee ownership culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to candidates local to St. Louis, Missouri; experience in Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois is strongly preferred.
Existing network of clients in the Missouri/Kansas Market and the Upper Midwest.
Experience permitting linear infrastructure.
Degree or experience in marketing or business development.
Master’s degree.
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