Environmental Scientist III

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Environmental Scientist III is a role requiring expertise in environmental science and project management. This position involves routinely overseeing small to medium environmental projects, preparing proposals, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The Environmental Scientist III manages timelines and acts as a primary client liaison.

Straughan Benefits

One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing generous benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirment plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability.

Salary Range for this position is $73,073.97 - $109,610.95 . The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee small to medium projects, ensuring on time and within budget delivery
• Develop and oversee project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Serve as the primary technical expert and point of contact for client
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, engineers, and GIS, to achieve project objectives
• Prepare task proposals, including scope of work, budgets, and schedules, tailored to client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing complex technical proposals.
• Lead forest assessments and permitting, including Forest Stand Delineations, Roadside Tree Surveys, Forest Conservation Plans, and Planting Plans
• Lead wetland delineations, prepare permit documentation, and assist with wetland restoration design
• Perform watershed, water quality, and aquatic habitat assessments
• Perform stream assessments and assist with restoration design
• Lead habitat surveys and invasive species assessments
• Prepare environmental assessment documentation
• Prepare plans or maps in GIS, MicroStation, or AutoCAD
• Perform construction inspections or management
• Conduct community outreach
• Supervise and mentor junior staff
• Perform task/project management

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Biology, or related field

Experience: Minimum of four years of experience working in a related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.
• Task/project management experience
• Field lead experience
• Client management experience
• Familiarity with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies
• Mid-Atlantic plant identification
• Experience with AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation
• Experience using GPS field equipment
• Experience with various water quality monitoring tools
• Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, FieldMaps, Survey 123
• Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and/or Python
• Available to occasionally work extended days, weekends, and/or limited overnight travel
• Contributing member of professional organizations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status