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ERM is seeking an experienced Environmental Impact Assessment Principal Consultant with consulting experience and established client relationships, to play a key role in growing our business in Baton Rouge, LA . The ideal candidate will have established relationships with Oil and Gas Downstream and Midstream companies, along with technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting, NEPA, and large-scale capital projects in the Gulf Coast.   As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices across the industry. RESPONSIBILITIES:        Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver performance results to expand Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) service area and client base across the Gulf Coast.  Serve as a key member of the “core” technical team to drive double-digit profitable growth across the IAP service lines (environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment and water resources management) in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. As a “seller/doer,” contribute to business development of ERM’s global IAP service area. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business. Serve as Senior Technical Director for NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (i.e., oil and gas, mining, power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects).  Contribute to preparing EAs/EISs and associated management plans in compliance with NEPA, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to QA/QC.  Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of technical team. Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the IAP downstream and midstream markets (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development). Work with other ERM resources to deepen relationships with ERM key clients and establish new client relationships that result in significant net revenue growth. Support the general growth and development of ERM’s international IAP technical community. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects. Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization. REQUIREMENTS: BS/MS in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field; PE, CEP, AICP or similar registration desired. 15+ years of consulting experience with impact assessment and multi-media permitting. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, and book personal sales in new IAP consulting services. Established relationships with downstream and midstream companies with buying centers in the Gulf Coast. Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the downstream and midstream sectors, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices. Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to impact assessment approvals.  Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.  Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Working within one of our experienced multi-disciplinary teams, you will Help lead projects and business development from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. Provide site development relating to natural resource assessments, mitigation plans, wetlands delineation, and associated permitting Assist with project scoping and preparing proposals Provide support with marketing and business development Manage multiple projects at same time  What you will bring to the team Knowledge and expertise in the following: Clean Water Act (CWA) Wetlands and waters delineations and reports Permit applications to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Endangered Species Act (ESA) Migratory Bird Treaty Act Project sitting Desktop surveys Wildlife Management Planning/Habitat Conservation Plans Environmental Assessments (EA) Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings   Additional experience the ideal candidate may have include: Business development of new clients Established professional network Manage multiple projects simultaneously Provide training and mentorship Working with multiple team members Develop unique client and project strategies Assist with growth of group and recruiting additional staff Understand scope/schedule/budget on large projects Demonstrate proven leadership ability     The ideal candidate will have:   Degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences Approximately  10+ years of experience  Previous experience in agency coordination and regulatory compliance and technical writing/reviewing for natural resource permitting Communication skills to interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and staff Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Earth, GIS, and other software Comfortable with conducting field surveys Periodic travel out of town, including overnight stays, as needed Desire to work in a team-oriented environment Desire to assist with growing a newly established service line  Approximately  10+ years of experience  Previous experience in agency coordination and regulatory compliance and technical writing/reviewing for natural resource permitting Communication skills to interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and staff Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Earth, GIS, and other software Comfortable with conducting field surveys Periodic travel out of town, including overnight stays, as needed  Our commitment to you   Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.    In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.  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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Position Summary The Communications Associate acts as the team coordinator for a Communications Committee in place working towards the Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition. They will play a key role in building awareness and support in both Louisiana and nationwide for restoration of the Mississippi River Delta on behalf of National Audubon Society, Environmental Defense Fund, and National Wildlife Federation, as well as in collaboration with regional partner coalitions to restore coastal Louisiana and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. They will support a variety of communications projects through regular reporting on team deliverables, monitoring coverage in the media and other channels, as well as facilitating effective team workflow and operations. The Communications Associate should also possess a strength for multiplatform storytelling and will help develop a wide range of campaign materials across web and print, as well as manage and maintain the coalition-branded blog as well as various other programs. Essential Functions • Contribute to the development and implementation of communications work plans supporting Mississippi River Delta restoration goals; • Manage communications committee functions including project tracking, weekly meeting agendas, follow-ups, and team reporting;  • Create a wide range of communications materials for distribution across a variety of platforms and for diverse audiences, with the goal of building support for coalition priorities; leveraging graphic design expertise where necessary; • Manage content on campaign website, blog and social media properties; working with campaign staff to design, create, edit, and regularly update multimedia pages on the site; • Distribute strategic communications to key media contacts as well as coalition email subscribers;  • Monitor the media, web news sources, and social media for news stories and features relating to the campaign, compiling news clips to inform campaign staff, building reports of campaign coverage, and identifying opportunities for media outreach and communications strategies; • Oversee media tracking and measurement aspects of communications plans; • Prepare materials for the press and assist communications staff with pitching to reporters, editors, and producers; • Assist senior communications staff with coordination, execution and documentation of media events; • Facilitate the timely coordination of communications among key collaborative partners and help track progress towards key deliverables under the work plan, including tracking and coordinating budget expenditures with senior communications staff; • Support senior communications staff as needed in achieving strategic team and coalition goals; • Perform other duties as assigned.  Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree required; strongly preferred in communications, journalism, marketing or other related field; • 3+ years’ experience in public relations, journalism or other communications or marketing-related field, with a demonstrated record of success; • Experience in project management and coordination required; • Demonstrated time-management skills, attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects to consistently meet deadlines; • Experience in developing engaging print and online communications materials for a wide range of audiences; • Exceptional writing and editing skills. Must write quickly and well under pressure; • Ability to communicate complex and technical information clearly to various audiences;  • Proactive, self-starter able to get things accomplished with minimal direct supervision;  • Strong proficiency in a wide range of digital platforms and programs, including Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Engaging Networks or similar email management system;  • Photography, sound and video recording and editing capabilities; experience in the nonprofit sector on issues related to conservation; knowledge of Louisiana and its people/geography/history/environment is a nice to have;  • Must be willing to travel, as well as commit to some evening and weekend work as needed; • Valid driver’s license required. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com