Regulatory/Environmental Scientist - CHSCI03

Description

Overview

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is a full-service environmental consulting firm established in 2004. Headquartered in the historic village of Paint Lick, Kentucky, we have satellite offices in Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Copperhead serves a broad range of clients in need of environmental compliance in government and industry.

Our multidisciplinary team includes aquatic resource managers, wetland specialists, aquatic and terrestrial biologists, environmental planners, NEPA specialists, foresters, fixed-winged aircraft and drone pilots, and SCUBA divers. To ensure our clients receive the highest quality services, we remain dedicated and focused in our areas of expertise. Our passion, our enthusiasm for the natural world, and our determination to provide the best environmental services prove it.

We are seeking a full-time, exempt, Regulatory/Environmental Scientist to join our growing family of professional consultants. This opportunity is based in our Asheville, NC office. Duties include working with Project Manager on client requests, project scope and monitoring project progress and deadlines, contributing to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and regulatory processes, directing and participating in fieldwork, analyzing environmental data, and preparing environmental and regulatory reports.

Copperhead offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, short and long term disability, flexible spending, retirement account (401k and Roth), paid time off, paid company holidays, and an abundance of opportunities for continuing education.

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. 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 successfully pass a background check and drug test for this position.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to NEPA, regulatory, and scientific projects through collaboration with the Project Manager and team members
• Preparing environmental studies
• Overseeing public comment analysis processes
• Analyzing environmental data, including chemical contaminants
• Assisting in natural resource management activities
• Assisting clients with environmental permitting needs
• Facilitating project meetings and public engagement
• Coordinating staff capacity and maintaining project schedules
• Assist with proposal development and project scoping
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in natural resources management, ecology, environmental science, or similar field.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in scientific investigation, policy, and communication (graduate degree can be substituted for two years of experience).
• Experience with state and federal agencies (e.g., USFWS, EPA, BLM, NPS, USACE, USFS), their regulations, and the resources they manage.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, legislation, and regulations (e.g., CWA, ESA, NHPA, CERCLA).
• Experience managing or contributing to regulatory or environmental documents, preparing environmental studies, analyzing environmental data, and assisting in natural resource management activities.
• Experience assisting clients with their environmental permitting needs including state environmental reviews, site characterization studies, and agency coordination.
• Experience facilitating project meetings and public meetings, coordinating staff capacity, and maintaining project schedules.
• Cultivating relationships with key agency stakeholders, local land managers, and agency representatives.
• Must be a proactive communicator.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Must be able to thrive in a self-directed environment.