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GHD · 22 hours ago

Senior Natural Resources Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GHD is a global professional services company committed to ensuring a sustainable future for communities and the environment. They are seeking a Senior Natural Resources Specialist to lead a team, manage projects, and interface with clients while preparing environmental reports and permit applications.

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Responsibilities

Establish and develop strategic long-term relationships with current clients, new clients and prospective teaming partners

Dependent on experience, the selected candidate may be tasked with financial performance goals with respect to the development of revenue and backlog

Lead technical projects: maintaining client satisfaction while ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget

Mentoring and training junior staff

Conduct field assessments including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for rare, threatened or endangered flora and fauna

Collect chemical and biological data including sampling of surface water, sediment, macroinvertebrates, soil, groundwater, etc. for purposes of site assessment and/or to support risk assessment projects

Write and produce technical reports based on field data collection

Liaise with federal, state, and municipal regulatory agencies

Support existing GHD clients with the implementation of efficient and innovative solutions to address their project needs

Qualification

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources PermittingEnvironmental Regulations ExpertiseProject ManagementBiological Data CollectionProfessional CertificationHAZWOPER CertificationMentoring StaffCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Approximately five to ten (5-10) years of experience in environmental consulting, or similar experience

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology or related field

Experience with managing/mentoring staff

Expertise with local, state and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements; particularly those associated with USACE Section 10/404, USFWS, FERC, LDENR, LDWF and LDEQ

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently

Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment

Able and willing to travel to job sites as needed for field activities

Preferred

Professional certification such as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or similar preferred

Experience with natural resources permitting experience related to energy-sector work, including obtaining FERC regulatory approvals

Maritime & coastal (ports) and railroad experience are desirable

HAZWOPER certification desirable