Environmental Scientist II

Company: Moore Engineering, Inc.
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: November 19, 2020

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:------------------------------ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II (St. Cloud)EXEMPT:------------ ---------------------- Yes-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --REPORTS TO:---------------- -- Environmental Group LeaderSUMMARY:----This position assists with a variety of projects in the Environmental Services Group related to water resources, transportation, and other environmental and municipal services. Duties will include assisting our engineering service groups and our clients with permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental review, grant writing and administration, and other natural-resource/environmental activities, as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares a variety of documents including county and watershed environmental plans, aquatic resource delineation reports, Clean Water Act permitting, wetland mitigation site monitoring reports, and biological assessment reportsPrepares permit applications necessary to obtain approvals for water resources, transportation, site development and environmental projectsPerforms due diligence environmental review and environmental mitigation for public and private development and infrastructure projects, including categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental assessment worksheets, and environmental impact statementsConducts ecology fieldwork including wetland/aquatic resource delineations, floristic surveys, biological surveys, and wetland mitigation site monitoringStays current with regulatory policies associated with the Clean Water Act, the Wetland Conservation Act, floodplain management, public waters law, and local government requirements and approvalsActs as owner's representative between contractors, local, state and federal agenciesWorks collaboratively with teamTravel within MN requiredOccasional out of state travel required (e.g., ND)Other duties as assigned--REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences/Studies or similar fieldMinimum eight years of relevant experienceBasic Plant IdentificationExperience using GIS and Microsoft OfficeExperience with MN and Federal wetland impact regulationsMust have a valid driver's license and be insurable--PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science/Studies3 or more years of consulting experienceAquatic resources delineation experience and/or Certified MN wetland delineatorExperience with MEPA/NEPAStrong GIS skills--Strong communities start from withinAs an employee-owned company, Moore Engineering is committed to sustaining a family culture, coupled with sustainable business practices that create long-term value for employees and clients.We're proud that many of our clients and more than 130 employees have been with us for decades. The longevity of our employees is key in building lasting relationships with our clients. Together, we create long-term success.Moore Engineering, Inc. has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the Employee or the Employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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