Staff Level Environmental Scientist

About the opportunity:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company specializing in natural and cultural resource management, environmental planning, and regulatory compliance. SWCA’s Scarborough, Maine team is growing and seeking a

Staff Level Environmental Scientist. This position offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with a diverse team of scientists working on a wide range of projects. Candidates located near the office would be expected to report to the office daily, however flexibility of a hybrid work environment can be discussed for highly qualified candidates.

This office-based position supports a variety of projects in the Northeast with potential for expanding experience on Midwest projects as well. The focus will be supporting projects in industries such as Oil & Gas, Transmission, Generation, and Renewable Energy. If you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in your work, this is a great opportunity for you!

This is a regular (with benefits), full-time, hourly position. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

Under this job requisition, we may hire the following job position:*

Assistant Staff Environmental Scientist - Typically with at least 1 year of relevant experience and expertise.

• Staff Environmental Scientist - Typically with at least 2 years of relevant experience and expertise.
  

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish:

• Support the water resources team in planning, field data collection, and report writing.
  
• Assist in the writing and development of written deliverables related to project work.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
  
• Preparation of water resources reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), and other Clean Water Act compliance-related documents
  
• Help prepare or prepare comprehensive technical reports, such as resource inventory reports, environmental permitting and compliance support documents, and other relevant documentation.
  
• Organize, review, and analyze field data, and draft technical reports and permit applications.
  
• Coordinate and collaborate with other SWCA scientists, such as wetland specialists, ecologists, stormwater specialists, restoration specialists, hydrologists, floodplain specialists, wildlife specialists, etc., ensuring quality assurance for scope of work and project approach development.
  
• Support compliance of Clean Water Act permits during construction and maintenance activities.
  
• Support general natural resources tasks, including general biological surveys and report preparation.
  
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
  

Experience and qualifications for success:

Required:* Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Wetland Science, Biology, Plant Science, Soil Science, Fish and Wildlife Science, Ecology, Water Resources, or a related environmental science field.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in technical writing for environmental documents.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

Preferred:* Minimum of one (1) year of experience in environmental or water resources fieldwork.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in technical writing.
  
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws (e.g., NEPA, CWA, and ESA) governing natural resource management.
  
• Familiarity with mapping software such as ArcGIS and GPS devices.
  
• Basic knowledge of project permitting, impact assessments, proposal preparation, environmental planning, wetland delineation/mitigation.
  
• Demonstrated experience working in a face-paced work environment, and a desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.
  

Additional Information:* Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening.

• This is mainly an office-based position. Limited travel may be required/offered to visit project sites, field work, or for agency meetings. (<10%)
  

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

A Staff Level Environmental Scientist this Portland, ME based position can expect a compensation rate of:

Assistant Staff Geospatial Scientist-$21.32/hr. - $27.56/hr*
Staff Geospatial Scientist -$23.92/hr.- $31.20/hr.*

Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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