Environmental Scientist

The Environmental Scientist is responsible for conducting critical research, analysis, and addressing environmental issues within the context of environmental and architectural and engineering projects, while ensuring strict compliance with relevant regulations. This position demands a high level of expertise in various environmental disciplines, including wetland delineation, water quality monitoring, and the identification of flora and fauna. The Environmental Scientist is knowledgeable in species survey protocols, both qualitative and quantitative monitoring methodologies, and functional assessments, applying sound professional judgment to produce accurate and compliant work products.

Duties Include

• Perform fieldwork under diverse weather conditions and environmental settings. This includes leading wetland delineations (identifying hydric soils, understanding plant species), water quality monitoring procedures, and general flora and fauna identification.
• Apply thorough knowledge of environmental regulations, including familiarity with permitting processes involving the five Florida Water Management Districts, FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection), the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and local authorities.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment and knowledge of principles to make minor adaptations and modifications to the work product.
• Ensure all work products are prepared using sound professional judgment and meet high-quality standards, requiring minimal feedback or revisions from supervisors. Conduct QA/QC analysis of monitoring results.
• Demonstrate accountability by adhering to project scopes, staying within budget, and promptly reporting any issues to the supervisor or project manager. Assist engineers and scientists with routine environmental issues and project estimates.
• Work effectively under supervision, receiving instruction on specific assignment objectives and standard permitting projects. Able to identify when additional help is required and proactively seek assistance. May be required to supervise or coordinate the work of others on specific assignments.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and clients. Assist with administrative duties as needed and ensure project documentation is accurate and maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient in wetland delineation, including identifying hydric soils and identification of plant species. Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and best practices.
• Capable of performing fieldwork under diverse weather conditions and environmental settings.
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills, and ability to maintain schedules and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgement and knowledge of principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications to the work product.
• Familiar with the architecture and engineering industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in GIS and other data analysis tools.
• Assist with administrative duties and needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related environmental field is required.
• A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in environmental science, consulting, or environmental management is required.
• FFWCC Authorized Agent Permit certification highly desired.
• Certifications desired for conducting gopher tortoises services, wetland delineation and other professional recognitions
• Prior experience with GIS and environmental assessment is highly desired.

Work Environment:

The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.

This position is in a professional office environment. The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role.

The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.