What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scientist position at RICK?
If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you!
As a Project Scientist based in San Diego, CA, you will join our newly established Watershed Science and Planning group, where you will contribute to pioneering water quality solutions to create resilient communities and infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in watershed-based water quality regulations, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of experts. With RICK, you will find endless opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and the chance to be at the forefront of creation of dynamic and transformative solutions. Together, let's turn today’s ideas into tomorrow's reality and have some fun along the way! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com .
Qualifications
Candidate will have a BS in environmental science, geology, geography, hydrology or the equivalent with work experience of six years in the water quality field, or a MS in similar field with work experience of 5 years in the water quality field.
Candidates For This Position Must Demonstrate
What We Offer
RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.
As a Project Scientist based in San Diego, CA, you will join our newly established Watershed Science and Planning group, where you will contribute to pioneering water quality solutions to create resilient communities and infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in watershed-based water quality regulations, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of experts. With RICK, you will find endless opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and the chance to be at the forefront of creation of dynamic and transformative solutions. Together, let's turn today’s ideas into tomorrow's reality and have some fun along the way! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com .
Qualifications
Candidate will have a BS in environmental science, geology, geography, hydrology or the equivalent with work experience of six years in the water quality field, or a MS in similar field with work experience of 5 years in the water quality field.
Candidates For This Position Must Demonstrate
- Independent thought and decision-making abilities
- Possess management and supervisory skills
- Able to communicate information and ideas effectively through speaking and writing so different audiences will understand.
- Be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients as well as in-house professional peers
- Supervision of staff (including daily assignments of work, review of work, and quality control)
- Management of project schedules and budgets,
- Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
- Experience in client interactions.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the implementation of the NPDES permits, TMDLs, and other water quality regulations.
- Experience designing and implementing water quality monitoring programs including development of Monitoring Plans, QAPPS, and compliance reporting.
- Knowledge of the CEDEN submittal process.
- Evaluate QA/QC metrics required for a given task.
- Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft 365, along with knowledge of ArcGIS.
- Demonstrates time management skills for own time as well as possesses the ability to manage time for other team members.
- Performs well under stress and keeps a positive attitude, leading by example.
What We Offer
- Generous Benefits package
- Medical, Dental, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
- Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events and Alternative Work Schedule
RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.
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