Support energy sector projects in Georgia and throughout the southeastern U.S., including routing and siting
Prepare and manage environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Manage projects involving listed species surveys, permitting, and/or relocations, including gopher tortoise and other listed species surveys
Manage projects involving jurisdictional wetland and stream determinations
Prepare and manage permit applications and compliance documentation for Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Manage projects that may include research, field data collection efforts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordination and technical report preparation
Participate in meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
Coordinate staffing needs, workload distribution, and quality control for Georgia and regional projects
Assist with marketing efforts, proposal preparation, project scoping, and budget development
Support strategic growth of Verdantas’ ecological projects in the Southeast
Conduct occasional overnight and/or weekend travel to remote field sites and operate field vehicles and equipment
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field (Master's Degree is preferred)
15+ years of relevant experience
Professional Wetland Scientist certification
Strong project management background and experience in the utility sector
Proficient with Microsoft computer applications
Ability to complete indoor and outdoor work. When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to significant walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperatures, weather conditions, wildlife, and noise