Senior Environmental Planner / Scientist

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improve our world!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental Project Scientist / Planner with a strong technical background to join our growing team in Fairfax; VA. Candidates must have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and have the ability to be highly responsive to clients. Candidates shall also have experience with client growth and staff development.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include leading wetland delineations, conducting threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys, preparing NEPA documentation, leading Section 404/401 permitting, coordinating with regulatory agencies and clients, conducting permit compliance monitoring, conducting bat bridge inspections, preparing planting plans, conducting surveys for invasive species, preparing invasive species management plans, assisting with stream stabilization/restoration projects, mentoring and training junior staff, and any other services as required by specific projects. Periodic travel (including overnight) will be required to conduct field work and/or attend project meetings, as needed. 

Requirements:

• Willingness to conduct field work requiring periodic overnight travel
• Experience obtaining Section 404/401 permits
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines under limited supervision
• Experience coordinating with federal and state resource agencies
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong plant identification skills
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
• Willingness to mentor and train junior staff
• Ability to interpret and stay abreast of environmental regulations 
• GIS experience

 Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 - $215,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
 

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 Position # 3382

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