HDR · 2 months ago
Environmental Scientist
United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. In this role, you will work on various environmental compliance and natural resources projects related to water, transportation, and renewable energy, supporting federal and state environmental permits and conducting field studies.
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Responsibilities
Function as an Environmental Scientist for natural resources field studies and environmental permitting
Perform wetland delineations, ecological and/or biological field surveys and assessments, data interpretation, analysis, and report writing with oversight from senior staff. Report writing would include wetland and watercourse delineation reports, biological assessments, monitoring reports, mitigation plans and related documents
Assist in the development of Clean Water Act 404/401 applications, NEPA environmental assessments or impact statements, natural resources and environmental permitting strategies and report preparation
Assist in the development of NJDEP Division of Land Resources Protection permit applications (Waterfront Development, CAFRA, Flood Hazard Area, Coastal and Freshwater Wetlands)
Familiarity with permit development and compliance documentation in NYS including: Joint Permit Applications, NYSDEC Protection of Waters, Coastal Erosion Management, Freshwater/Tidal Wetlands Permits, Industrial SPDES and other environmental and related permits
Familiarity with permit applications in NYC including: CEQR, NYC Dept City Planning Waterfront Revitalization Program, NYC Landmark Preservation Commission NYC Parks and Recreation, DEP SWPPP approval process
Define the level of environmental analysis needed including assessing and analyzing project impacts to identify permit requirements; and develop strategies to avoid or minimize impacts and permit requirements including constraints mapping
Prepare and review technical sections of environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), natural and cultural resource reports, and other environmental documents
Prioritize tasks and deliver multiple projects concurrently with oversight from senior staff
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
5 years technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel)
Strong environmental writing and communication skills
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Wetland delineation and vegetation identification training for delineation of Waters of the United States in accordance with federal requirements
Significant experience performing wetlands, aquatics, terrestrial or other field surveys to support permitting and environmental compliance related tasks
Experience coordinating with federal, state and local regulatory agencies
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Experience using mobile data collection tools and GPS equipment
Ability to travel for field assignments and conduct field work in difficult or remote conditions with overnight durations throughout the region
Ability to navigate difficult terrain for long durations
40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Other potentially applicable certifications including: Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, ISA Arborist, Professional Ecologist, Ecological Restoration Practitioner
Local candidates preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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