Role OverviewCK is growing its Ecological Program into Texas, and we're looking for an experienced scientist/biologist/ecologist, project manager, and client manager for a Senior Environmental Scientist role who is ready for greater project ownership, client responsibility, and career growth. This is an opportunity to do more than manage individual technical assignments. You'll lead complex natural resource and environmental permitting projects, work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, mentor developing professionals, and help expand CK's ecological services throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast.
What You Will Do
Support the continued growth of CK's Ecological Program by identifying opportunities with existing clients and developing relationships with new clients. Lead natural resource and environmental permitting projects from initial scoping and proposal development through permitting and project completion.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We're looking for someone who wants to continue building both the technical and business sides of their career. In this role, you'll have opportunities to expand beyond project execution by developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, mentoring staff, and helping shape the continued growth of CK's Ecological practice in Texas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife, Fisheries, Wetland Science, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of environmental consulting or closely related natural resource experience, with progressive responsibility for managing projects and client relationships.
- Demonstrated experience with WOTUS delineation and assessment, USACE Jurisdictional Determinations, USACE permitting, Coastal permitting, Wetland impact assessments and mitigation, Protected species assessment, survey, and consulting.
- Strong working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act.
- Experience coordinating with USACE and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
- Strong plant identification and taxonomy skills.
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects of varying size, complexity, and stage of completion.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience working directly with clients and developing lasting client relationships.
- Interest and ability to identify new project opportunities and contribute to business development.
Benefits
- Employee ownership
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Company-wide bonus opportunities
- Hybrid work flexibility based on project and client needs
- Direct client interaction and meaningful project ownership
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Opportunities to develop project management and business development skills
- Mentoring and opportunities to mentor others
- A clear path toward increased technical, client, and leadership responsibility
- Collaboration with experienced professionals across CK's environmental disciplines
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