Senior Project Scientist - Natural Resources

RK&K is currently seeking a Senior Project Scientist to support our Florida team. This position will work with a variety of projects including transportation infrastructure, water resources, utilities, and site development. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to guide projects through Florida’s regulatory environment by managing current projects, leading project teams, and collaborating with regulatory agencies and clients.

 Essential Function

• Assist engineering teams with regulatory guidance, permitting strategies, technical writing, proposal development, construction environmental compliance, and oversight/management of environmental tasks for a variety of projects
• Coordination with Water Management Districts, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) on 401/404 permit applications, United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other regulatory agencies to receive successful authorizations
• Assist staff with technical study documentation and associated agency coordination
• Assisting our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) staff with NEPA compliance efforts. Technical writing assignments would include: natural resources evaluations, protected species habitat assessment and survey reports, and regulatory agency permitting applications
• Coordinate multi-discipline tasks related to wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species, wetland mitigation, stormwater management, Section 4(f)/recreational resources, air and noise, hazardous materials, and Section 106 Cultural Resources
• Manage task deliverables and complete QA/QC reviews and procedures
• Give presentations or complete interviews with clients
• Regularly coordinate with clients by means such as regular progress meetings
• Facilitates meetings and presentations with existing and potential clients. 

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Policy, Forestry, or related discipline
• 8 years of technical and management experience in natural resources and other environmental permitting
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations with demonstrated experience in environmental project delivery
• Infrastructure engineering/design and construction concepts
• Client-facing experience with clients such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), FDEP, USACE, USFWS, or Florida Power & Light (FPL)
• Municipal Projects
• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Adept at research and problem-solving
• Detail oriented, energetic, and highly reliable with a strong work ethic
• Outstanding responsiveness to client and project needs
• Experience managing project tasks and teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop project approaches and lead successful projects
• Skilled in verbal and written communications

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 15 years of technical and management experience in natural resources and other environmental permitting
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar credentials
• FWC Gopher Tortoise Mechanical Excavation Permit
• Graduate degree in related field a plus
• Experience or understanding of geographic information systems 

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off