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The Davey Tree Expert Company · 2 days ago

Environmental Scientist / NEPA & Wetland Permitting

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is looking for an Environmental Scientist with experience in NEPA and wetland permitting. The role involves preparing NEPA documents and assisting with permit applications while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include an emphasis on preparation of NEPA documents, including Programmatic Categorical Exclusions (PCEs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), and Environmental Assessments (EAs) and other related planning documents including Virginia Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)

In addition, the successful applicant will assist with permit application preparation for 401/404 Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit program, and Virginia Marine Resources Commission authorizations

The candidate will be required to stay current with state and federal regulations and provide excellent customer service to clients

Qualification

NEPA document preparationWetland permittingEnvironmental impact assessmentClean Water Act knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, or related field. A Master's Degree is preferred

Experience preparing NEPA documents for a wide range of federal agencies including agency scoping and coordination, impacts analysis, and public involvement. Virginia experience is a must

Working knowledge of: Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act Section 7, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Coastal Zone Management Act, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and other laws and regulations relevant to the NEPA and impact assessment process

Experience with wetland delineations, hazardous materials investigations (Phase I or II Environmental Site Assessments) and/or air and noise evaluation is a plus

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced and must be able to communicate clearly with staff and clients

Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects and priorities

Demonstrated success working with a diverse client base in both public and private sectors, as well as the ability to work independently and with a team

Preferred

Experience preparing NEPA documents for VDOT's Locally Administered Projects (LAP) program and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preferred

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays.

Opportunities for advancement.

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.

Group Health Plan.

Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.

Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.

Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.

The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.

Charitable matching gift program.

All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental solutions for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners across North America.

Founded in 1880

Kent, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.davey.com/

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