Lead Environmental Scientist

Lead Environmental Scientist

Department: Environmental Health/Safety/Occupational Safety

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Orlando, FL

Description CPH is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist who brings a high level of expertise in diverse environmental disciplines inclusive of wetland delineation, water quality monitoring, and the identification of flora and fauna. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 12 years of professional experience in environmental consulting related fields. We are open to candidates with less experience given alignment with strong areas of focus per position requirements noted below.

- What We Are Seeking -

A senior-level environmental science professional with expertise across various areas of discipline and a true interest in supporting a role involving office and field work. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and resolution-focused individual willing to work hard and exercise a long-term commitment to our team and CPH.

- What to Expect -

One should expect this role to require a diverse environmental science expertise and knowledge while also bringing a strong level of professional business acumen. This role will support specialized areas of research, analysis, compliance, and regulations. Expect a role that is dynamic and not isolated to the office setting as the responsibilities are inclusive of supporting fieldwork in diverse weather and environmental settings.

- Position Overview -

The Lead Environmental Scientist is responsible for conducting critical research, analyzing, and addressing environmental issues while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This position demands a high level of expertise in various environmental disciplines, including wetland delineation, water quality monitoring, and the identification of flora and fauna. The Environmental Scientist is knowledge with species survey protocols, both qualitative and quantitative monitoring methodologies, and functional assessments.
Core Responsibilities: - Primary Job Duties -

• Proficient in wetland delineation, including identifying hydric soils and understanding plant species.
• Proficient with water quality monitoring procedures, QA/QC, and analysis of results.
• Capable of performing fieldwork under diverse weather conditions and environmental settings.
• Experienced in supporting engineers and scientists with routine environmental issues.
• Familiar with permitting processes involving the five Water Management Districts, FDEP, the Army Corps of Engineers, USFWS, FFWCC and local authorities.
• Able to provide a draft work product to supervisor that was prepared using sound professional judgement.
• Skilled in generating standard work products requiring minimal feedback or revisions.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgement and knowledge of principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications to the work product.
• Able to identify when additional help is required and proactively seek assistance.
• May be required to supervise or coordinate the work of others on specific assignments.
• Able to work under supervision, receiving instruction on specific assignment objectives, standard permitting projects and propose possible solutions.
• Demonstrates accountability by adhering to project scopes, staying within budget and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements: - Required Skills, Experience, & Education -

• Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and best practices.
• Fieldwork with a variety of weather and terrain.
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills, and ability to maintain schedules and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Familiar with the architecture and engineering industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with administrative duties and needed.
• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology and other related fields.
• 5-12 years' experience in environmental consulting related fields

- Desired Certifications -

• Certifications desired for conducting gopher tortoise services, wetland delineation and other professional recognitions.

- Work Environment -

The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.

This position is in a professional office environment. The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets.

- Physical Requirements -

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role.

The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds.

CPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.