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Wildlands Engineering
Stewardship Technician
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking a full-time Stewardship technician for our Raleigh, NC office. The Stewardship Technician will work across the Stewardship Team to develop, coordinate, and implement land management activities for a variety of stream, wetland, and other restoration sites. Land management activities involve support for the long- term ecological health of project sites through the implementation of tools and techniques which promote the successful establishment of restoration design. Work responsibilities include native plant community enhancement, invasive species management, stream stabilization, and conservation easement compliance. Work will additionally involve addressing infrastructure improvements and general maintenance of sites. The Stewardship Technician will primarily assist other Stewardship staff members on projects while also independently planning and implementing a variety of land management tasks. This position is responsible for helping identify land management issues on sites, collaborating with staff on issue resolutions, and the timely completion of relevant tasks. The Stewardship Technician’s role will involve both hands-on work and coordination with sub-contractors. The Stewardship Technician will also be responsible for monitoring and documenting current conditions on sites and working collaboratively across restoration project teams. Success in this role will require attention to detail, adaptability, strong communication skills, and problem solving.
1 year of experience related to the key responsibilities and requirements of the job
HDR
Environmental Scientist II
South Atlantic (SC, GA, or NC)
HDR is looking for an Environmental Scientist II to join our South Atlantic (NC/SC/GA) Area Environmental Sciences and Planning team. This position may be based in any of the following HDR offices: Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, or Charlotte, NC. This individual will plan and direct small to medium size environmental tasks/projects for HDR’s renewable energy, power, oil and gas projects, and supporting transportation, water/wastewater, federal facilities and other programs. This position will involve leading field collection of environmental data, including stream and wetland delineations, protected species surveys, and habitat assessments, as well as the preparation of environmental permit applications, reports and studies. They will also be expected to review and stay up to date on current environmental regulations and be familiar with GIS/CAD. This individual must have demonstrated knowledge of environmental resources and regulations and have experience with the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. Experience with ecological/biological field work including habitat assessment and species survey are also favorable skills. They must have strong writing skills and be able to work closely with clients and team members to prepare and facilitate professional, well written, technically accurate documentation. They will also participate in agency outreach and coordination and assist senior staff in environmental task assignments as requested.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Wildlands Engineering
Entry-level Environmental Designer
Springfield, VA
Wildlands Engineering is seeking individuals with a passion for environmental conservation and a desire to create a lasting impact to join our growing company. We are looking for an entry-level environmental designer in our Springfield, VA office. This position will support our project teams with design of complex ecosystem restoration projects, field assessments, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and stormwater management. The ideal candidate will have 0 to 2 years of water resources experience and should understand the ecologic and hydrologic processes important to ecosystem restoration, water quality, and stormwater management in the southeastern United States.
Key Responsibilities
Ideal Qualifications
Surface Water Quality Program Specialist
Charlotte, NC
Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.
This position is part of the Long-Term Stewardship (L-TS) Group within Charlotte Storm Water Services Surface Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Program and is primarily responsible for protecting and improving surface water quality within the City for compliance with state and federal laws. This position is responsible for supporting Storm Water Services with the long-term maintenance and operation of City owned Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) and stream improvement projects.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Stantec - 3 Positions
Project Manager/Ecologist
Environmental Scientist/Planner
Biologist
Raleigh, NC and others
Project Manager/ Ecologist
Stantec is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in managing natural resource assessment and permitting projects, building client relationships and managing the development of opportunities to join our team. Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. Our staff include specialists in wetland science, threatened and endangered species surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), cultural resources, hydrogeology, engineering, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental remediation, and GIS. We help our clients identify constraints and respond to opportunities within the changing regulatory and corporate environment through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and government regulators. Our team members are involved in a variety of projects that may include Waters of the U.S. (WOUS) delineations and permitting, endangered species habitat assessments and surveys, NEPA, siting and routing studies, stream assessments and sampling, habitat restoration, siting and zoning applications, and complex planning and permitting for a variety of industries including renewable energy, transportation, power, government and development.
Your Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and project or task management on a wide variety of environmental planning and permitting projects for clients in the renewable energy, transportation, federal, and development sectors.
Project management responsibilities include developing proposals; managing projects and budgets; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.
Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business.
Complete WOUS delineations and assessments, vegetation inventories/monitoring, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, aquatic assessments
Manage agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, CWA Sections 404/401, and Section 106 Cultural Resources.
Coordinate and review technical documents that support regulatory submissions.
Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training (including OSHA required training as necessary).
Responsible for coordinating, mentoring and training of team members.
Ensures that projects are assigned the required technical oversight.
Provides technical leadership and acts as a technical resource to the team for natural resource projects.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience managing natural resource assessment and permitting projects in North and South Carolina.
Experienced in natural resource field surveys and assessments such as WOUS delineations, vegetation inventories/monitoring, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, and aquatic assessments.
Demonstrated experience working on and managing transportation and/or renewable energy projects.
Demonstrated experience with state permitting processes in North Carolina and/or South Carolina. Experience with the North Carolina and/or South Carolina Department of Transportation a plus.
Project and task management experience with strong attention to detail.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to client’s business needs.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading a team of professionals in a consulting environment.
Must have ability and desire to travel for project work and business development activities.
Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
Must demonstrate strong ethics, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSE, including client-specific training (as required).
Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.
Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys and project management in the region. Experience of 10-15 years is desired, with field and project management experience in natural resource inventories and surveys preferred.
Environmental Scientist/Planner
The
energy transition is in full swing, as the world races to shift to
lower carbon or no carbon fuels. An integral part of this transition is
building the transmission lines and renewable energy infrastructure
necessary to meet net-zero goals. Your role as environmental
scientist/planner will include assisting with the delivery of electrical
transmission line routing and substation siting projects for
investor-owned utilities and independent transmission developers,
permitting for a variety of infrastructure projects (including renewable
energy), and supporting field surveys for natural resources. In this
role, you will participate as a writer and technical support person for
routing and siting and/or environmental permitting projects. You will
also assist with writing proposals, developing plans, and implementing
steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities and/or natural
resource survey experience a plus.
Your Key Responsibilities
Complete tasks according to approved scopes of work.
Assist with routing and siting studies for linear and/or renewable energy projects and associated facilities.
Contribute to the development of NEPA planning documents and technical studies.
Assist with 401/404 permit applications for energy, transportation, and water infrastructure projects.
Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and pre-qualifications.
Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business.
Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
Conduct GIS mapping and/or field surveys for natural resources.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with routing and siting projects, NEPA documents, or similar environmental assessment, planning and documentation.
Capable and confident technical writer.
An understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) processes and capabilities (prior GIS expertise preferred, but current GIS expertise is not required).
An understanding of wetlands, waters of the US, threatened and endangered species and other natural resources.
Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with a variety of audiences.
Disciplined approach to completing tasks.
Shows a desire to continuously improve technical performance.
Welcomes new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
Builds and maintains productive networking relationships.
Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a Bachelor’s or higher in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field with demonstrated experience with environmental planning, assessment and documentation. Experience of 7-10 years is desired.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, walking for extended periods.
Biologist
We
are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a
keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team. In your
position as a Biologist, you will utilize your knowledge and experience
to perform bat mist-netting surveys, acoustic surveys and analysis, and
habitat assessment to support environmental services projects. This
position will include opportunities for both fieldwork throughout the
southeast with other Stantec bat and wildlife biologists and office
work.
Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects that may include endangered species assessments, environmental assessment and permitting, wetland delineations, and water resources management.
Location: Stantec offices in Raleigh and Charlotte NC (preferred – other locations may be considered)
Your Key Responsibilities:
Collect, organize, manage, and analyze survey data for bat species and habitat. Survey techniques include but are not limited to mist netting, acoustics, and emergence counts.
Work with clients to determine appropriate survey techniques for project.
Write technical reports including biological assessments for client and regulatory agency review.
Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business.
Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
Additional responsibilities may also include, but are not limited to:
Conduct wildlife field surveys and habitat assessments for a variety of species using multiple survey techniques (e.g., avian point-count surveys, raptor nest searches, eagle use surveys)
Conduct wetland and habitat delineations
Contribute to technical report writing (survey summaries, risk assessments, conservation plans).
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience conducting mist net surveys, including bat capture, tagging, and tracking along with emergence counts.
Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, bat acoustic analysis, including manual vetting and identification of Endangered Species Act-listed species
Working knowledge of bat survey techniques, conservation issues, and distribution and habitat requirements
Diligent observation skills a willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork in rural or wilderness settings, and flexibility in work assignments
Ability to develop reports from field notes and data
Ability to work at a desk or in the field for long periods of time
Aptitude to follow instructions from project managers and biologists, interact effectively with coworkers, and to accept guidance and constructive criticism
Precise and thorough data management and organization
Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Education and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have at minimum a bachelor’s degree or higher in biology or related field. Experience of 5 years conducting bat surveys is desired. USFWS permitted bat biologist a plus.
Must be comfortable with computers, tablets and hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment. Strong technical writing and quality reviewing skills are a must for this position.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include work at night and exposure to the elements including inclement weather, walking for extended periods.
Charlotte Storm Water Services
Senior Wetland Specialist, 401/404 Permitting Group
Charlotte, NC
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Wildlands Engineering
Stewardship Technician
Charlotte, NC
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking a full-time Stewardship Technician for our Charlotte, NC office. The Stewardship Technician will work across the Stewardship Team to develop, coordinate, and implement land management activities for a variety of stream, wetland, and other restoration sites. Land management activities involve supporting the long-term ecological health of project sites through the implementation of tools and techniques which promote the successful establishment of each project’s restoration design. Work responsibilities include native plant community
enhancement, invasive species management, stream stabilization, conservation easement compliance, and wildlife The Stewardship Technician will primarily assist other Stewardship staff members on projects while also independently planning and implementing a variety of land management tasks. This position is responsible for helping identify land management issues on sites, collaborating with staff on issue resolutions and the timely completion of relevant tasks. The Stewardship Technician’s role will involve both hands-on work as well as the coordination and management of sub-contractors. The Stewardship Technician will also be responsible for monitoring and documenting current conditions on
sites and working collaboratively across restoration project teams. Success in this role will require attention to detail, adaptability, strong communication skills, and problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Wildlands Engineering
Environmental Scientist - Raleigh, NC
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated individual to join our Raleigh, NC office. Duties of the Environmental Scientist will include conducting stream and wetland jurisdictional determinations, stream and wetland assessment, preparing environmental permit applications, technical report writing, and providing scientific and logistical support for stream and wetland restoration projects. The Environmental Scientist’s role will involve both field and office work and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. The Environmental Scientist will also be responsible for coordinating with state and federal agency personnel and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead field crews in completing jurisdictional determinations
· Collaborate with a team to develop restoration plans and logistics that comply with environmental regulations
· Prepare environmental permit applications and ensure permit conditions are upheld through construction and monitoring
· Design and implement groundwater and stream flow monitoring studies
· Collect and analyze various environmental data; synthesize findings in technical reports
· Effectively communicate and coordinate with team members
· Meet multiple deadlines with a willingness to react positively to changes in priorities
Qualifications
· 2 to 4 years of experience related to the key responsibilities and requirements of the job
· Experience delineating streams and wetlands
· Southeastern native and invasive plant identification skills
· Understanding of soil morphology, especially as it pertains to hydric soil development
· Excellent technical report preparation skills
· Collection and interpretation of geospatial data
Preferred Qualifications
· An Understanding of ecological processes important to stream and wetland restoration in the southeastern United States
· Experience with restoration monitoring practices including stream surveying, vegetation sampling, hydrology monitoring, and general early successional ecosystem assessment
· Threatened and endangered species survey experience
· Experience interfacing with landowners and agency officials
Physical Demands
· Ability to work independently in an outdoor setting during all weather conditions
· Ability to work in adverse field conditions including dense vegetation, nuisance insects, poison-ivy, and navigate difficult terrain
· Ability to sustain periods of strenuous physical exertion
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Wildlands Engineering
Credit Sales Analyst - Charlotte or Raleigh, NC
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team in either our Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina offices. The Credit Sales Analyst position will require a professional, detail-oriented individual to lead the administrative, management, and transactional processes related to sales of nutrient, buffer, stream, and wetland credits. Candidates must be capable of working independently and able to multi-task effectively. The applicant will be responsible for developing new leads, working with existing customers, understanding regulatory requirements, and executing the sales process. This is an analytical role which will be key to assisting the company in market analysis, maintaining accurate ledgers of our inventory, reporting monthly, quarterly, and annual sales metrics, and assuring compliance with regulatory bodies. The Credit Sales Analyst position is a full time, salaried/exempt position requiring a 32-to-40-hour work week, Monday through Friday with at least 3 days a week working from a Wildlands’ office. This position can be catered to the best candidate from a sales and development heavy role to a more administrative and organizational role to a more analytical and financial heavy role.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Updating and maintaining Microsoft Excel ledgers for all 36 of Wildlands’ existing stream, wetland, buffer, and nutrient mitigation banks.
• Creating new ledgers and a marketing plan for 19 additional mitigation banks coming online in the near future.
• Maintaining a high-level of responsiveness to email and phone call requests from clients needing to purchase credits and have ability to effectively communicate and coordinate in a timely manner with team members and clients.
• Preparing invoices and maintaining available credit inventory.
• Advising the company on strategic decisions surrounding pricing and future markets.
• Communicating clearly with clients, permitting consultants, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to assure that all sales are compliant with rules and processes.
• Sourcing, documenting, and pursuing economic development opportunities in our markets to assist our mitigation development team in targeting new mitigation opportunities.
Required Qualifications
• A four-year college degree.
• 2 years of sales, marketing or related experience, or 2 years of experience in the field of mitigation banking, environmental restoration, or environmental permitting.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• A strong motivation for success.
Preferred Qualifications
• Undergraduate or graduate studies in environmental science, marketing, business, or related degree.
• Background in 401-404 permitting.
• Mitigation banking experience.
• Data analytics experience.
• Experience in mitigation credit sales.
Physical Demands
• The Credit Sales Analyst role will primarily be in the office but could occasionally involve field walks at a mitigation bank site.
Wildlands Engineering
Environmental Scientist - Raleigh, NC
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated individual to join our Raleigh, NC office. Duties of the Environmental Scientist will include performing stream and wetland ecological assessments, geomorphic data collection, wetland delineations, endangered and threatened species surveys, and vegetation inventories and compiling environmental permit applications and technical reports. The Environmental Scientist’s role will involve both field and office work and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. The Environmental Scientist will also be responsible for monitoring and documenting site conditions and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
· Perform stream and general ecological assessments
· Collect geomorphic data on existing and restored streams
· Perform vegetation surveys
· Process field data and organize data for annual reports
· Conduct jurisdictional delineations
· Permit preparation and agency coordination
· Effectively communicate and coordinate with team members
· Meet multiple deadlines with a willingness to react positively to changes in priorities
Qualifications
· 1 to 3 years of experience related to the key responsibilities and requirements of the job
· Southeastern native and invasive plant identification skills
· Experience delineating streams and wetlands
Preferred Qualifications
· Field monitoring practices including stream surveying, vegetation sampling, soil sampling, pebble counts, and stream morphology assessments
· Technical writing experience
· Threatened and endangered species survey experience
· Experience interfacing with landowners and agency officials
· An Understanding of ecological processes important to riparian and wetland restoration in the southeastern United States
Physical Demands
· Ability to frequently walk over rough, uneven surfaces
· Ability to sustain periods of strenuous physical exertion
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
· Ability to work independently in an outdoor setting
· The requirements of the job and the physical demands are performed in outdoor weather conditions with frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat or cold. Other adverse factors may include exposure to ticks and poison ivy.
Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.
This position is part of the Watershed Planning and Project Implementation group within the Surface Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Program. This group is responsible for planning and implementation of new surface water quality improvement projects (i.e. stream and wetland restoration/enhancement and stormwater control measures (SCMs)). This position serves as the primarily technical expert in developing new projects, as well as assessing and developing repair plans for existing projects. Additionally, this position develops project ranking and prioritization processes and manages associated budgets.
Environmental Assessment Specialist- GS-09/11
NEPA Coordinator - Camp Lejeune, NC
Duties:
Position can be hired at GS-09 or GS-11 depending on qualifications.
Division of Land and Water Stewardship
NC Land and Water Fund Field Representatives (2 vacancies, representing the Eastern and Central regions) (accepting applications through 3/3). Field Representatives serve as the organization's eyes in the field and liaison with partners. They need to be comfortable making a presentation in front of the Board of Trustees and equally so walking through the woods in July. This can be a challenging position, but one that is also fun and rewarding. The successful candidates will have experience with land conservation, be familiar with the principles of stream and wetland restoration, and be extremely comfortable working alone or with partners in all the off-trail, outdoor environments North Carolina has to offer. They should be tactful, outgoing, and detail-oriented.
KCA
Environmental Scientist - NC Natural Environment Lead
We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to serve as our North Carolina Natural Environment Team Lead. We have been fortunate to experience substantial growth in North Carolina; we are seeking an experienced natural environment professional to join our growing North Carolina team.
Duties
Natural Environment
Project Management
Business Development
Personnel Management
Qualifications
City of Charlotte
STORM WATER SERVICES ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER #2112-230300-02
Section: Storm Water Services
Salary: $75,000 - $93.773 Commensurate with Experience
Position Summary:
Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.
Summary:
This position is part of the Storm Water Services Engineering Team and is primarily responsible for providing project management skills and principles in conjunction with the planning, design and construction of surface water quality projects and stormwater infrastructure improvement projects.
This position is involved in managing engineering consultants that perform planning, design and construction administration of surface water quality projects, including stream restoration projects and stormwater control measure projects, and stormwater infrastructure improvement projects. Project budgets range from $50,000 to $5,000,000 and project workloads range from 5 - 7 projects.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Preferred Qualification:
Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Rosgen training is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with curriculum founded on basics of hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, stormwater computer modeling and three (3) years of progressive work experience in planning, design and construction of surface water quality improvement projects and flood mitigation projects.
Eco Terra
Environmental Technician/Scientist - Full-time, Raleigh, NC
About Eco Terra
At Eco Terra, we are dedicated to protecting land, restoring natural resources, and financing alternative energy solutions. Our active partnerships with landowners, investors, developers, and regulatory agencies grant us the ability to engage in large scale restoration efforts and renewable energy projects. Job
Description
Eco Terra has an opening for a self-motivated, self-directed, and highly organized Environmental Technician or Scientist to join our Raleigh office. In this position you will work closely with all members of our growing team. Typical duties include site assessments, data collection, analysis, technical report writing, GPS data collection, and project maintenance, monitoring, and project task tracking. The position will require standard field work in a variety of weather conditions, hiking in rough terrain, out of town travel, and occasional overnight stays.
HDR
Environmental Scientist - Charlotte, NC
HDR is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Sciences & Planning team in the South Atlantic Area. This position may be based in our Charlotte, NC office. This individual will plan and direct small to medium size environmental tasks/projects for HDR’s core business groups including transportation, resources, water/wastewater, federal facilities and other programs as identified. The position lead field collection of environmental data, including stream and wetland delineations, protected species surveys, and habitat assessments, as well as the preparation of environmental permit applications, reports and studies. The individual will also be expected to review and stay up to date on current environmental regulations and be familiar with GIS/CAD. The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated knowledge in environmental resources and regulations and have experience with the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. Experience with ecological/biological field work including habitat assessment and species survey are also favorable skills. The Environmental Scientist will have strong writing skills and will work closely with clients and team members to prepare and facilitate professional, well written, technically accurate documentation. The candidate will also participate in agency outreach and coordination and assist midlevel and senior staff in environmental task assignments as requested. The candidate will also support scope development and fee estimates for environmental tasks.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Environmental Scientist - Raleigh, NC
Sage Ecological Services, Inc. is hiring for an Environmental Scientist position. This position will initially assist our project and senior scientists with natural resource investigations, data collection and mapping, but will lead such efforts in the future.
This position is expected to initially be approximately 75% field and 25% office time but likely become about 50% field and 50% office.
Job Requirements include the following. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical demands require working outside in various elements and weather conditions typical of local yearly weather patterns, hiking through rough terrain, and using adequate force turning an auger. Job requires frequent walking and/or hiking and navigating through vegetated terrain.
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Environmental Technician - Raleigh, NC
Sage Ecological Services, Inc. is hiring for an Environmental Technician position. This position will assist our project and senior scientists with natural resource investigations, data collection and mapping.
This position is expected to be approximately 75% field and 25% office time.
Job Requirements include the following. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical demands require working outside in various elements and weather conditions typical of local yearly weather patterns, hiking through rough terrain, and using adequate force turning a soil auger. Job requires frequent walking and/or hiking and navigating through vegetated terrain.
Strata Solar
Environmental Field Specialist - Durham, NC
The Environmental Field Specialist oversees grading and pre-construction activities ensuring site conformance with approved plans, specifications, civil scope of work, and contract documents. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining records, preparation of project inspection reports, and may also include oversight and assignment of other inspection personnel.
The Civil Supervising Technician serves as part of the project management team helping to execute quality builds that meet company and client expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Educational Requirements:
Timmons Group
Environmental Project Manager - Raleigh, NC
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
Timmons Group
Environmental Scientist - Raleigh, NC
Job Description
Timmons Group is always accepting applications for experienced Environmental Scientists for future openings in our Raleigh, NC office. The Environmental Scientist is responsible for leading all field operations and technical staff in the execution of field work and the completion of reporting to include the delivery of technically sound products that meet internal and external client expectations, on time and on/under budget. This individual makes significant field decisions on wetland assessments, delineations and related technical assessments with input by the project manager and provides briefings of findings and recommendations.
Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:
NV5
Senior Biologist (Aquatics) - Cary, NC
NV5 is seeking a full-time Senior Biologist (Aquatics Focus) for our Cary, NC office. The senior biologist will provide technical expertise and assistance associated with environmental services projects with primary focus on aquatics related projects. The individual should have field experience and the necessary skills to capture, handle and identify eastern United States aquatic species.
Prerequisites for employment
ERM
Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist (Associate Level) - Charlotte, NC
ERM is seeking a motivated Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist to join our global consulting firm as a Consultant II in our growing Environmental Impact Assessment team in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a consultant at ERM, you will gain a wealth of experience across different sectors, clients, geographies and services, all of which will help build your future career path at ERM.
In this role, you will work closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects to support our oil and gas, power, chemical, and low carbon / renewable energy sector clients. ERM's collaborative culture provides knowledge sharing of best practices and ongoing learning opportunities for our consultants, allowing you to build your own individualized career path.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
JMT
Environmental Section Head - Richmond, VA
JMT's Richmond Environmental Team is seeking a Section Head to be responsible for managing various environmental investigations, environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, ecological restoration, cultural resources, and impact analyses projects, applying knowledge of environmental practices and regulations. The Section Head manages, directs, and oversees work of a staff of 10 Environmental Scientists in Virginia and North Carolina. Current clients are primarily local governments, state agencies, and federal agencies.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Required Experience
Preferred Experience
Working Conditions
Work is performed within an office environment approximately 75% of the time. Business meetings requiring professional attire should be expected. Field work is required approximately less than 2% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed. Business activities may require travel throughout the U.S. and require up to a week away from the office at a time.
CZR Incorporated
Senior Environmental Consultant - Wilmington
Formed in 1969, CZR offers multidisciplinary scientific, planning, design, and management services to the public and private sectors, especially in the coastal environment. Offices in Wilmington, North Carolina and Jupiter, Florida provide comprehensive environmental and technical services throughout the southeastern United States. Full-time candidate preferred but would consider part-time.
Qualifications:
Functions and responsibilities:
Required skills:
Wildlands Engineering
Project Manager - Charlott
Wildlands Engineering is seeking a dynamic individual to join our growing company in our Charlotte, NC office. We are looking for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in stream and wetland design, stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, construction document production, construction management, and project management. This position will involve managing and leading projects with complex ecosystem restoration designs through the assessment, design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring phases. Projects may include design of streams, wetlands, and watershed improvements; hydrologic and hydraulic models; watershed planning; and/or new and retrofit stormwater best management practices (BMPs). This is an important position that will be charged with major client management, leading design philosophy, overseeing large project budgets and schedules, and working with contractors on major project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Demands
Spangler Environmental, Inc.
Environmental Scientist - Land & Water Resources
Spangler Environmental, Inc. is a consulting firm serving land developers, engineers, architects, attorneys and governmental agencies throughout the Southeast. We are looking for a qualified candidate to join our team as an Environmental Scientist within our Land & Water Resources practice.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Full-time position with benefits. Starting salary of $40-50k, depending on experience. Some travel, possibly overnight, required occasionally. Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather and site conditions.
Mecklenburg County
Environmental Specialist 1 - Charlotte, NC
Salary Range: $17.56 - $21.96 hourly. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Position Summary
This position is in the Water Quality Program which is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Division within the Land Use and Environmental Services Agency. The Water Quality Program’s goal is Clean Water throughout Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. The program’s objectives are to protect and restore Mecklenburg County’s abundant surface water resources. To accomplish these objectives, the Water Quality Program is comprised of four (4) focused teams: Compliance, Monitoring, Pollution Control, and Pollution Prevention. This position is a member of the Monitoring Team. The Monitoring Team is responsible for conducting various physical, chemical, automated, and biological monitoring activities for compliance with Phase I/II NPDES MS4 Permit requirements and to assess short and long-term water quality trends.
Essential Functions
• This position will conduct routine water sample collection at a number of stream monitoring sites located throughout Mecklenburg County.
• This position will assist with routine lake monitoring activities conducted from the Water Quality boat and kayaks.
• This position will assist with benthic macroinvertebrate sample collection and species identification.
• This position will assist with fish community sample collection and species identification.
• This position will collect stormwater samples from municipal facilities for compliance with their NPDES permits.
• This position will assist with the collection of stormwater samples using ISCO automated samplers.
• This position will assist with habitat, stream geomorphology, and vegetation monitoring associated with our Stream Restoration Ranking System (SRRS) program.
• This position will assist the Monitoring Team in the implementation of special projects (i.e., cyanobacteria monitoring, bathymetric surveys).
• This position will investigate complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental ordinances, rules, and regulations. This involves written documentation of investigation and enforcement actions.
• This position will participate in our annual streamwalk program which involves walking ~30 miles of stream per year to evaluate stream conditions and to identify pollution problems.
• This position will be required to serve on-call (24 hours per day / 7 days per week) for approximately three (3) weeks per year on the Emergency Response Team which includes responding to water quality emergencies to enforce local ordinances in potentially hazardous conditions and areas.
• This position is approximately 70% fieldwork and 30% office work.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
No experience required.
Education:
Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Earth Science, or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications: No
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Science related program
• Previous experience with water quality monitoring techniques
• Previous experience operating boats and kayaks
• Previous experience with benthic macroinvertebrate sampling and taxonomic identification using microscopy
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information with staff and the public through interpersonal interactions and written documentation
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
• Applicable Federal, State, and local environmental compliance regulatory agencies
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Basic scientific principles and environmental issues
• Applicable field monitoring and data equipment
• Field observation techniques
Skills
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Using and maintaining field monitoring and data collection equipment
• Conducting field observations
• Preparing reports
• Collecting field samples
• Organizing, evaluating, and acting upon observations identified in the field
• Problem solving and innovation
• Ability to work in a team environment
Abilities
• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals.
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Computer Skills
• Proficient in applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
This position will work outside in inclement weather conditions (hot, cold, and wet) and is required to traverse creeks and other unstable, uneven terrain to assess environmental conditions, and may be exposed to other hazards associated with environmental fieldwork.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF)
Stewardship Manager - Raleigh, NC
(Posted September 29, 2021
Primary Purpose of the Position
The Stewardship Manager will work collaboratively with partners, landowners, staff, and Trustees to ensure the protection of the State’s investment in conservation. The Stewardship Manager will oversee and conduct annual monitoring of conservation agreements, review plans and requests, and resolve issues. As a member of the Acquisition team, the Stewardship Manager will also provide review of applications and pre-closing materials to ensure conservation agreements are consistent with stewardship objectives. The Stewardship Manager must possess a broad understanding of natural resource management and specific knowledge about current policies and programs related to land conservation, natural area management, conservation funding, and stewardship issues in North Carolina. The Stewardship Manager must have considerable experience interacting tactfully and effectively with staff, landowners, the general public, and board members/trustees. The Stewardship Manager must also possess the ability to communicate effectively and to present complex information in a concise and articulate manner in both written and oral form; to manage changing work tasks in a dynamic team environment; to plan, organize, and direct work operations; and to prepare and administer a budget. This position will maintain effective working relationships with public officials, field professionals, coworkers, supervisor, and the general public.
Key Responsibilities:Qualified candidates must have or be able to do:
Management Preferences:
Experience resolving difficult stewardship issues with landowners while maintaining a strong track record of positive working relationships.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
City of Charlotte Storm Water Services