Terracon
Natural Resources Team Leader
Terracon, Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Description:
Terracon's Houston office is seeking an entrepreneurial, growth-minded professional to help lead our Natural Resources practice, starting immediately. Natural Resources is part of our Environmental Planning group, which also includes NEPA Planning and Cultural Resources. Houston's team works collaboratively with these and other practice areas to support Terracon's regional, statewide, and national client base. We are seeking a leader for the Natural Resources practice within the Environmental Planning group who understands and is committed to program growth; is a strong team builder, communicator, and mentor; and who brings technical expertise and depth to our program.
Our Houston office is a multi-disciplined team that works on wetlands delineation and permitting, NEPA documents, threatened and endangered species (T&E) assessments, species surveys, Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations, archeological studies, environmental site assessments, and environmental compliance work. Our clients include City and County agencies, school districts, national and local retailers, commercial real estate developers and managers, telecom companies, energy providers, law firms, financial institutions, and construction clients.
General Responsibilities:
As our Natural Resources Team Lead, you will supervise, mentor, and help support the professional growth of our natural resources team. Working closely with our Environmental Planning Group Manager, you will help drive your team's growth through expanded market share and successful project delivery. You will be a leader in understanding and supporting Terracon's safety culture and expectations. You will work with your team to manage projects, prepare and review reports, and coach and mentor junior staff on quality data generation and reporting. You will be responsible for managing, tracking, and reporting your team's project performance metrics. Terracon's Environmental Planning program is rapidly growing, and you will play an important role in helping support proposal development and project delivery in our region and across Texas with opportunities to work in other regions of the US. As a senior practitioner you will participate in business development activities with office and department leadership, and you will work with our regional office leadership as well as key sector leads to help grow our practice.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities May Include:
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and practices.
Lead State and Federally listed species survey efforts, including habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys.
Support the drafting of USFWS consultation documents under Sections 7 and 10 of the ESA.
Conduct Waters of the United States delineations and prepare associated reports and permit applications, including Pre-Construction Notifications and Individual Permits.
Meet with United States Army Corps of Engineers, on behalf of clients, application reviewers.
Manage Natural Resource projects within Houston and nearby regions.
Assist with the development of biological resource sections within National Environmental Policy Act documents.
Collaborate with Environmental Planning managers and staff in other Terracon offices to team up on large project efforts and promote best practices.
Mentor natural resource staff.
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risks. Employ best practices for risk management and loss prevention. Learn and comply with company risk management policies.
Promote continuous quality review and improvement on projects.
Conduct client development activities and work with our marketing team to continue and develop natural resource services in Houston, Southeast Texas, and across the Texas Division.
Engage in the market by actively participating in local professional groups, societies, and/or committees in coordination with our client development staff.
Understand and implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection in area of technical expertise.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related discipline and more than 6 years of experience in the practice
Previous experience preparing proposals, building budgets, and understanding and managing project finances
Familiarity with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Knowledge of Section 404 permitting
Experience with USACE wetlands permitting process
Familiarity with the ESA
Ability to direct staff technicians regarding data collection, preparation of figures and maps, and report production. Ability to mentor junior staff and supervise staff
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
Ability to travel out of town between 10% and 25% of the normal work week
Flexible work schedule, to ensure project timelines are completed
Possess strong writing skills
Ability to work on a team and build networks across the division and company
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
Capability to drive full-sized pickup trucks
Preferences:
Associate Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, or Certified Wildlife Biologist accreditation
US Coast Guard Section 9 Permitting
Experience in obtaining a variety of USACE Nationwide Permits
ESA Section 10(a)(1)(A) Scientific Permit for protected species (i.e. Golden-cheeked Warbler, Tricolored Bat [when listed], Red Cockaded Woodpecker, Freshwater Mussels, and/or other protected species).
EEO Statement:
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Job Description:
Terracon's Houston office is seeking an entrepreneurial, growth-minded professional to help lead our Natural Resources practice, starting immediately. Natural Resources is part of our Environmental Planning group, which also includes NEPA Planning and Cultural Resources. Houston's team works collaboratively with these and other practice areas to support Terracon's regional, statewide, and national client base. We are seeking a leader for the Natural Resources practice within the Environmental Planning group who understands and is committed to program growth; is a strong team builder, communicator, and mentor; and who brings technical expertise and depth to our program.
Our Houston office is a multi-disciplined team that works on wetlands delineation and permitting, NEPA documents, threatened and endangered species (T&E) assessments, species surveys, Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations, archeological studies, environmental site assessments, and environmental compliance work. Our clients include City and County agencies, school districts, national and local retailers, commercial real estate developers and managers, telecom companies, energy providers, law firms, financial institutions, and construction clients.
General Responsibilities:
As our Natural Resources Team Lead, you will supervise, mentor, and help support the professional growth of our natural resources team. Working closely with our Environmental Planning Group Manager, you will help drive your team's growth through expanded market share and successful project delivery. You will be a leader in understanding and supporting Terracon's safety culture and expectations. You will work with your team to manage projects, prepare and review reports, and coach and mentor junior staff on quality data generation and reporting. You will be responsible for managing, tracking, and reporting your team's project performance metrics. Terracon's Environmental Planning program is rapidly growing, and you will play an important role in helping support proposal development and project delivery in our region and across Texas with opportunities to work in other regions of the US. As a senior practitioner you will participate in business development activities with office and department leadership, and you will work with our regional office leadership as well as key sector leads to help grow our practice.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities May Include:
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and practices.
Lead State and Federally listed species survey efforts, including habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys.
Support the drafting of USFWS consultation documents under Sections 7 and 10 of the ESA.
Conduct Waters of the United States delineations and prepare associated reports and permit applications, including Pre-Construction Notifications and Individual Permits.
Meet with United States Army Corps of Engineers, on behalf of clients, application reviewers.
Manage Natural Resource projects within Houston and nearby regions.
Assist with the development of biological resource sections within National Environmental Policy Act documents.
Collaborate with Environmental Planning managers and staff in other Terracon offices to team up on large project efforts and promote best practices.
Mentor natural resource staff.
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risks. Employ best practices for risk management and loss prevention. Learn and comply with company risk management policies.
Promote continuous quality review and improvement on projects.
Conduct client development activities and work with our marketing team to continue and develop natural resource services in Houston, Southeast Texas, and across the Texas Division.
Engage in the market by actively participating in local professional groups, societies, and/or committees in coordination with our client development staff.
Understand and implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection in area of technical expertise.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related discipline and more than 6 years of experience in the practice
Previous experience preparing proposals, building budgets, and understanding and managing project finances
Familiarity with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Knowledge of Section 404 permitting
Experience with USACE wetlands permitting process
Familiarity with the ESA
Ability to direct staff technicians regarding data collection, preparation of figures and maps, and report production. Ability to mentor junior staff and supervise staff
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
Ability to travel out of town between 10% and 25% of the normal work week
Flexible work schedule, to ensure project timelines are completed
Possess strong writing skills
Ability to work on a team and build networks across the division and company
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
Capability to drive full-sized pickup trucks
Preferences:
Associate Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, or Certified Wildlife Biologist accreditation
US Coast Guard Section 9 Permitting
Experience in obtaining a variety of USACE Nationwide Permits
ESA Section 10(a)(1)(A) Scientific Permit for protected species (i.e. Golden-cheeked Warbler, Tricolored Bat [when listed], Red Cockaded Woodpecker, Freshwater Mussels, and/or other protected species).
EEO Statement:
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.