Senior Environmental Scientist

Job description

SUMMARY: The Senior Environmental Scientist will support utility projects by conducting environmental assessments, including stream/wetlands delineation, plant and animal inventories, habitat assessments, environmental protection and mitigation planning, and environmental permitting. Incumbents are expected to have advanced knowledge of ecological systems, environmental regulatory conditions, have the ability to work independently, and mentor junior staff. In addition, the position will provide advanced support to the siting of electric transmission line and substation projects through the analysis of environmental, land use, cultural resource, and visual issues using a Geographic Information System (GIS) to determine the most viable siting opportunities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Non-routine; general polices applied to frequently changing situations. RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP: Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Mentoring of junior staff scientist is expected QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual mus...