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Natural Resources Project Manager / Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Kansas, Lenexa
13910 W 96th Ter (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2024
Job Description General Responsibilities: Terracon is seeking individuals to build our Environmental Planning team in Kansas City. The applicant will be responsible for conducting field surveys including wetland delineations and listed species habitat assessments. Candidate will also be able to prepare reports, complete mitigation and impact assessments, prepare permit applications for submittal to regulatory agencies, manage projects including coordination with regulatory agencies and clients, and assist with proposal preparation. Experience working in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois delineating wetlands is preferred with additional experience in other states being beneficial. Experience or permits for listed species presence/absence surveys beneficial but not required. If this sounds like your next challenge, and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization where we set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Career level, fully competent scientific professional responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity. May devise new approaches to problems encountered. May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level scientists. Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline. May attend on and off-site client meetings. requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities. Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others. Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 7 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 11 years' related experience. Master's degree or PhD preferred. Certification in field of expertise. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. 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.