Environmental Scientist

ABOUT THE POSITIONVHB’s growing Providence, RI office is looking for an Environmental Scientist to work in a hybrid capacity as part of our Natural Science group.ResponsibilitiesPerforming natural resource surveys including, but not limited to, wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys.Preparation of studies and technical reports.Development of federal, state, and local permit applications.Preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments, planning and zoning studies, wetland permit applications.Designing studies of key ecological issues to support public and private sector clients in making informed sound environmental decisions.Establishing and tracking project milestones and business goals.Maintaining ongoing dialogue with clients to keep them apprised of project status, changes in conditions, or other key points of information.Skills and AbilitiesExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Must be a highly motivated self-starter.Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others.Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and supervising junior staff.QualificationsBS in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a directly related field; Master’s degree preferred.5+ years of professional environmental consulting experience.Ability/willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on a regular basis to project sites located in New England.Experience in plant species identification and soil characterization in the northeast is required.Ability to identify and describe wildlife, habitats, and ecological communities is required.Knowledge of the state and federal wetland regulations, land use environmental regulations, and environmental permitting is required.VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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