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Senior Wetland Scientist / Project Manager

Employment Status:Full-Time Avg. 40 hours per week

FLSA Status:Exempt - Salaried

Location:Paint Lick, Kentucky or Nashville, Tennessee

Amount of Travel:Estimated between 50% - 75% during peak seasons

About this Opportunity

Do you have the passion to advance a conservation ethic, inspire biological curiosity, and drive environmental innovation?Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and develop your skillset with some of the most passionate and multidisciplinary technical experts in the industry?Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is expanding our team and actively seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist / Project Manager to join our team of wildlife and aquatic biologists, foresters, planners and environmental scientists.We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop a long-term career in the environmental consulting industry and is open to diversification across the company.

Why Copperhead?

Copperhead is a growing full-service environmental firm headquartered in the historic village of Paint Lick, Kentucky, but with satellite offices across the Eastern U.S.To ensure our clients receive the highest quality services, we remain dedicated and focused on our scientific disciplines. Our mission is exceptional service and expertise driven by a passion for the natural world .Copperhead has been voted Best Places to Work in Kentucky multiple times. If this resonates with you, then Copperhead may be just the place for you!

Key Benefits We Offer.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k, including a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

JOB HIGHLIGHTS BELOW:

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including budgeting, invoicing, and scheduling
• Oversee and conduct wetland and waterway delineations
• Prepare and coordinate Section 404/401 permit applications
• Prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written material
• Coordinate and submit proposals
• Network within industry organizations to establish and expand the regional client base in the areas of environmental permitting, planning, and broad-based natural resources services
• Identify new business opportunities and grow client relationships and further expand business opportunities throughout the southeast

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, botany, or related field
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in aquatic and wetland sciences
• At least 5 years of progressive project management experience
• Experience applying environmental compliance and permitting regulations
• Experience managing wetland and waterway delineations
• Experience preparing technical reports

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Masters degree in in environmental science, biology, ecology, botany, or related field
• Candidates who hold or are eligible for the Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification valuable plus.
• Candidates who hold or are eligible for the Qualified Hydrologic Professional (QHP) for Tennessee certification valuable plus.

For Details visit our Career Page and Apply!

Equal Opportunity Employment

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is an equal employment opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or other statuses protected by law .

Candidates must be able to pass a background check. Drug testing may be required for specific clients and projects.