Senior Wetland Scientist/Permitting Specialist

3 days ago

Santa Barbara, California, United States Stantec Full time
Job Title: Senior Wetland Scientist/Permitting Specialist

Stantec is seeking a highly skilled Senior Wetland Scientist/Permitting Specialist to join our team in California. As a key member of our environmental services program, you will be responsible for supporting a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client.

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 to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
  • Engage in the workflow to identify process improvements and 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 to ensure timely completion of projects.
Qualifications:
  • Strong attention to detail, quantitative analysis, and technical report writing skills are essential for this role.
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to learn and use various Stantec and client systems is required.
  • Self-motivated; resilient initiative is necessary to succeed in this position.
  • Solid time management and follow-through skills are required to manage multiple tasks and projects.
  • Track record of consistently satisfied clients is essential for this role.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety is required to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams is necessary to oversee junior staff.
  • Ability to process and evaluate large volumes of information is required to make informed decisions.
  • Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership to succeed in this role.
  • Willingness to travel periodically and work in multiple field conditions within California is required.
  • Physically fit and able to navigate rugged conditions on foot is necessary for field work.
  • Ability to obtain clearance through client background check is required.
  • Comply with all Stantec and client policies is essential for this role.
  • Must have California Wetland permitting experience and a good driving record.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, biology, or related science and minimum of 10 years of environmental consulting experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience conducting wetland/waters delineation in southern California and preparing associated jurisdictional reports and supporting documentation.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading jurisdictional delineation field work and preparation of regulatory wetlands/waters permits, including drafting applications, quality assurance/quality control, and client submittal.
Work Environment:

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.

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.

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Salary Range(s):

  • CA Other Areas $87,600 - CA Other Areas $140,900 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

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-Bakersfield, United States-California-Fresno, United States-California-Santa Maria, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Thousand Oaks, United States-California-San Bernardino, United States-California-Santa Barbara

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 : May 17, 2024, 4:18:32 AM

Req ID: 24000259

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

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