Required Skills and Experience *

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related discipline and more than 6-9 years of experience in the practice

• At least 2 years of supervisor experience

• Previous experience preparing proposals, building budgets, and understanding and managing project finances

• Familiarity with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, National Environmental Policy Act

• Knowledge of Section 404 permitting

• Ability to direct professional staff regarding data collection and report production. Ability to mentor junior staff and supervise staff.

• Ability to travel out of town between 10% and 25% of the normal workweek

• Possess strong writing skills

• Ability to work on a team and build networks across the division and company

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• 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).

Job Description *

Day to day:

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. They will be given the keys to a high functioning team. This team currently has 5 full time people (2 part time people), and NEPA planners they work closely with.

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. There may be some travel to east Texas, and down to Corpus Christi. There is always opportunity to grow and travel outside of these areas as well.