Environmental Scientist/Toxicologist

About the Role

• Conduct biological field surveys including wetland/waterbody delineations (in accordance with USACE requirements), habitat assessments, wildlife and plant species-specific surveys, and breeding bird and raptor surveys. • Research toxicological data and information to support human health and ecological risk assessments. • Provide support for mitigation activities including mitigation banking options for client projects or permittee-responsible options requiring the development of Wetlands Mitigation Plans, mitigation site design, and conducting monitoring/reporting to Agencies. • Prepare additional technical reports and develop agency correspondence. • Support human health and ecological risk assessment teams with data evaluation, statistical analysis and food web modeling • Perform dietary exposure modeling in support of risk assessments. • Prepare wetland reports and obtain jurisdictional determinations. • Provide technical support in responding to requests for proposals. • Communicate and coordinate with agencies for coordination and consultation. • Prepare protected species reports. • Provide support in preparation of permit applications for USACE Section 10/404 and state permit applications. • Abide by Company policies and procedures. • Conduct scientific literature reviews and summarize key data and components for use in scientific data evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field surveys
• ▸risk assessment
• ▸mitigation planning
• ▸statistical analysis
• ▸report writing
• ▸permit applications

What You Bring

• Ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies in the Southeast region. • Strong ability to organize and evaluate scientific data in multiple software platforms • The candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required. • Strong ability to prioritize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. • Familiarity with ArcGIS and/or Fulcrum programs. • Willingness to spend approximately 30 -50% in the field. • Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules and challenging work conditions such as heavily vegetated, rough terrain and hot and humid weather conditions. • A minimum of 5-8 years combined of technical and field experience performing a combination of field and report preparation activities including performing biological assessments, risk assessments, completing wetland delineations, habitat assessments, preparing delineation reports and Section 401/404 permit applications • Strong plant identification skills • Completion of USACE Wetland Delineation/Regional Supplement Training, PWS preferred • Strong environmental writing and communication skills • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental toxicology, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field. • Demonstrated competency in statistics and quantitative data analysis.

Requirements

• ▸arcgis
• ▸fulcrum
• ▸usace
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸statistics
• ▸fieldwork

Benefits

• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

Work Environment

Field