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Individuals in this role will act as Subject Matter Specialists (SMS) and consultants for a range of environmental projects requiring federal and state permits, with an emphasis on wetland mitigation banks in Florida. A successful candidate will be capable of providing sound solutions to complex problems that comply with regulatory agency standards and meet client expectations, while fostering various stakeholder relationships.\nResponsibilities Collaboratively designing restoration and mitigation plans, interpreting qualitative and quantitative monitoring results, and analyzing complex scientific data. Permitting environmental projects in conformance with state and federal regulations and templates. Performing Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) evaluations and data forms.\nPerforming state and federal wetland delineations and listed species habitat evaluations and surveys. Compiling state and federal wetland data forms. Completing Formal Determinations and Jurisdictional Determinations.\nPreparing figures and exhibits using ArcGIS software. Collecting and analyzing hydrologic data from surface waters and groundwater monitoring wells using staff gauges, water-level meters, and data loggers. Installing staff gauges, groundwater monitoring wells, data loggers, and barometric pressure transducers.\nCollecting vegetative data using a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches. Database management and QA/QC for hydrologic and vegetative data Writing, compiling, and reviewing technical reports for field assessments and monitoring. Writing, executing, and reviewing land management plans for restoration, conservation, and other project types.\nCoordinating with District and USACE regulatory staff throughout permitting processes. Providing oversight and synthesis of all permitting phases of assigned projects. Providing complete scientific leadership from project inception through completion.\nSupporting Project Managers with development of project scope and budgets. Leading and supporting client and internal meetings. Managing various stakeholder relationships to ensure clear communication and resolution of problems.\nManaging all facets of project deliverables, including mentorship of junior staff, to execute permitting, planning, and implementing projects. Collaborative (with Client Service Leads or Project Managers) sub-contractor oversight Conducting site visits to monitor progress of projects, as needed. Ensuring compliance and alignment of work to project goals, work plans, proposals, and permit documents.\nCoordinating with clients and stakeholders to find solutions when project challenges or issues arise. 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