Environmental Scientist

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 100 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today's needs and develop plans to improve the movement of people and goods!

We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Fairfax, Virginia office.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include waters of the U. S. delineations, obtaining jurisdictional determinations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), conducting threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys, preparing documentation pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), obtaining Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permits from the USACE and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, conducting permit compliance monitoring, preparing planting plans, conducting surveys for invasive species, preparing invasive species management plans, assisting with stream stabilization/restoration projects, and any other services as required by specific projects.

Periodic travel (including overnight) will be required to conduct field work and/or attend project meetings, as needed.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Science or similar field is required - Master's Degree is a plus

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group life insurance, as well as additional optional life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.