Wetland Scientist/Permitting Specialist

Wetland Scientist/Permitting Specialist - ( 2300033I )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for a Wetland Scientist Lead Delineator/Permitting Specialist to support a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client. The successful candidate will support delivery of consulting services and client deliverables, develop improvements to workflow, coordinate with the team, task leads, program manager, and clients to direct multiple tasks and subprograms.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide technical review of jurisdictional delineation reports and regulatory permit applications, including Clean Water Act (CWA) 404/401, Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Section 1600 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSAA).
• Oversee and mentor junior staff.
• Engage in the workflow to identify process improvements to provide added value to the client.
• Review workload demands to evaluate and adjust staffing needs to meet client goals.
• Manage and delegate tasks to Stantec staff and subcontractors.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong attention to detail, quantitative analysis, and technical report writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to learn and use various Stantec and client systems.
• Self-motivated; resilient initiative.
• Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with demanding deadlines.
• Track record of consistently satisfied clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams.
• Contribute and lead multiple concurrent work efforts.
• Ability to process and evaluate large volumes of information.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Willingness to travel periodically and work in multiple field conditions within California.
• Physically fitness and ability to navigate rugged conditions on foot (day and night work may be necessary).
• Ability to obtain clearance through client background check to access online system (upon employment).
• Comply with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and drug use.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, biology, or related science and a minimum of 3 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience leading wetlands/water delineations in southern California and preparing associated jurisdictional delineation reports and supporting documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of regulatory wetlands/waters permitting process (CWA 404/401, WDR, and CDFW LSAA).

Office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. Ability to navigate rugged conditions on foot (day and night work may be necessary).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $28.08 Per Hour - $46.63 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-California-Pasadena

Other Locations : United States-California-Paramount, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Fresno, United States-California-Santa Maria, United States-California-Santa Barbara, United States-California-San Bernardino

Work Locations :

Paramount CA

Organization : BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 11, 2023, 1:43:25 PM

Req ID: 2300033I

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans