Environmental Scientist

Denise Duffy & Associates Published: February 9, 2018
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
CSR/ Envir Mgmt Systems / Scientific

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Description

~ Denise Duffy & Associates, Inc. (DD&A, Inc.) provides environmental sciences, planning, and biological consulting services throughout Central and Northern California. Since 1984, we’ve been providing high-level professional services to public and private sector clients. ~

DD&A is passionate about making a difference – by helping our clients, using sound science and finding creative solutions – we continue to grow in the quality of environmental consulting services provided and in our passion for the environment.

Position Overview

Denise Duffy & Associates is seeking to hire an Environmental Scientist for our office in Monterey, California. DD&A, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience providing environmental planning and natural resource expertise.  DD&A, Inc. offers a broad range of services including; land use planning, CEQA/NEPA analysis, ecological restoration planning, biological resource evaluation, water resource planning, entitlements and permit processing, GIS, and regulatory compliance. Our clients include state, county, and municipal agencies as well as private industry.

DD&A, Inc. welcomes responses from all qualified applicants with a minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time, salaried opportunity.  Compensation is DOQ and very competitive, including benefits.  A background check is required for this position.

Responsibilities

  • The range of duties for this position include:  technical writing and reporting, environmental and biological studies, field surveys and assessments, regulatory permitting and approvals, construction monitoring and restoration planning and implementation. 
  • Other duties may include preparing maps and graphics in support of biological and environmental documentation, assisting managers with project scoping, and performing general office duties as necessary.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Environmental Science/Studies, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Botany, Ecology (MS/MA degree preferred).
  • Preferred candidates will have 2 to 5 years performing at a level equivalent to that of an Assistant Environmental Scientist.
  • Outstanding technical writing and editing skills (will be required to provide writing samples and complete an assessment of writing/editing ability).
  • Knowledge of the flora and fauna of California.
  • Experience with consultation and coordination with federal and state agencies, including endangered species consultation and wetland regulatory permitting.
  • Understanding of GIS mapping and analysis in the context of biological resources studies, ability to perform mapping and analysis.
  • Strong analytical abilities and communication.
  • Detail oriented, motivated and a self-starter.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Suite including: Word, Excel and Project; and ArcGIS.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your resume, including a cover letter and please include a discussion of recent writing/editing and CEQA/NEPA experience, and a list of references.

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