Natural Resources Specialist 1

HDR • Full-time • Tampa, FL, US • 1m ago

Natural Resources Specialist 1

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is looking for a Natural Resources Specialist to join our inclusive, diverse, and highly collaborative environmental team.

Our team spends time in the field and in front of a computer throughout the year. Fieldwork includes wetland and other surface waters delineations, floristic surveys, and wildlife surveys that are performed to support impact assessments, impact avoidance, regulatory permitting efforts, and pre-and post-construction compliance. When we are at our computers, we analyze the data collected in the field and use those data to prepare natural resource reports, mitigation, and monitoring plans, regulatory permit applications, and other technical papers as needed. As an entry-level Natural Resources Specialist, this individual would work closely with our task leads to meet the environmental needs of our internal and external clients (project managers).

On a day-to-day basis, they will be expected to:

Support existing projects in the office and in the field.
- In-office work will include, but not be limited to assisting with desktop research, environmental permit applications, NEPA documentation, biological assessments, and other environmental compliance documentation
- Fieldwork includes wetland and other surface waters delineations, floristic surveys, and wildlife surveys that are performed to support impact assessments, impact avoidance, regulatory permitting efforts, and pre-and post-construction compliance.
Coordinate with environmental staff on upcoming and existing tasks.
Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to transportation, water resources, power, waste, and development projects
Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientists and engineers
Take responsibility for assisting with environmental permits, NEPA documentation, biological assessments, and other environmental compliance documentation
Assist senior and mid-level scientists in fieldwork associated with the collection of natural resource data
Perform other duties as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given to local candidates
At least one year of applicable experience, such as:
- previous experience supporting environmental permit applications for USACE, Water Management Districts, Wetland delineation, and/or FDEP permits.
Knowledge of Florida’s flora and/or fauna.
Previous wildlife survey experience
Experience drafting technical documents such as scientific papers, survey findings reports, compliance documentation, or similar.
Strong people skills and effective communication skills
Willingness to work in inclement conditions and travel for a few days at a time for field work
Good organizational and data handling skills
Experience with ArcGIS software a plus
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field
Knowledge of wetland delineation, field investigation techniques, and agency coordination requirements
Excellent writing and communication skills
MS Office experienceAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting:

Nov 18, 2024