Environmental Scientist

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. • Tyler, TX • 2d ago

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Responsible for various environmental investigation, permitting, and impact analyses projects, applying knowledge of ecological and environmental practices and regulations.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conducts research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife

Collects data and field samples during field investigations

Analyzes and manages data received from field investigations; determines the location, size, condition, and impacts to designated environmental resources

Documents methodologies and findings of research and field investigations

Assist in Traffic Noise Analysis and modeling

Assists with geomorphic surveys and design efforts in support of ecological restoration projects

Assists in species-specific surveys in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats (freshwater mussels, avifauna, herps, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, ect.) under the supervision of permitted biologists

Assists with wetland and stream functional and conditional assessments using USACE-approved methods (Level I and II Stream Condition Assessments, iHGM, TxRAM, ect.)

Participates in environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

Writes natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports with supervisory input and oversight

Assists and/or manages with supervisory oversight various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Texas General Land Office Submerged Lands, etc.

Assists in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP's

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Participates in field investigations of cultural resources

Participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings

Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with GIS programs

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, geography, planning, ecology, or a related field

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and familiarity with GIS programs

Preferred Experience

Experience with wetland/stream delineation and impact assessment, wildlife surveys & consultation, data collection and analysis, report writing, and editing

Knowledge of NEPA regulations and requirements including, at minimum, 40 CFR 1500-1508

Experience with regulatory permitting

Advanced wetland delineation and/or hydric soils training

Local professional certifications (for example, Forest Conservation Act "Qualified Professional" certification in Maryland, Stormwater, and/or Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection, etc.)

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 60% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

Field work is required approximately 40% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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