Environmental Scientist

Hire Resolve’s client is a leading Environmental Services that is urgently seeking the expertise of an Environmental Scientist in Katy, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
• Collects data and field samples during field investigations
• Analyzes and manages data received from field investigations; determines the location, size, condition, and impacts to designated environmental resources
• Documents methodologies and findings of research and field investigations
• Assists with geomorphic surveys and design efforts in support of ecological restoration projects
• Assists in species-specific surveys in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats (freshwater mussels, avifauna, herps, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, ect.) under the supervision of permitted biologists
• Assists with wetland and stream functional and conditional assessments using USACE-approved methods (Level I and II Stream Condition Assessments, iHGM, TxRAM, ect.)
• Participates in environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Writes natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports with supervisory input and oversight
• Assists and/or manages with supervisory oversight various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Texas General Land Office Submerged Lands, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with GIS programs
• Experience with wetland/stream delineation and impact assessment, wildlife surveys & consultation, data collection and analysis, report writing and editing
• Knowledge of NEPA regulations and requirements including, at minimum, 40 CFR 1500-1508
• Experience with regulatory permitting

Benefits

• Salary: $65K/yr - $90K/yr negotiable
• Health plan: Vision, Dental, Medical, Life and Disability insurance
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid sick leave, paid holidays, paternity and maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Professional training and development

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment. Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

• Salary: negotiable.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

• Apply for this role today, contact Chanel Mendes (+1 623-663-6543) and Emma Hudson (+1 480-604-8029) at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

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