Environmental Scientist

Moore Bass Consulting is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist for their McDonough, GA office. The role involves wetland delineation, site inspections, project reporting, and coordination with clients and government agencies. Candidates should have a BS in Environmental Science or related field and 2+ years of experience. Strong communication skills and familiarity with GPS and AutoCAD are preferred. The position offers professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
Moore Bass Consulting is a growing, well-established civil engineering firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. Some of our many services include Civil; Environmental; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; and Construction Administration.

Moore Bass Consulting has an opening for an experienced Environmental Scientist for our McDonough, GA office. The position requires a strong understanding of wetlands and natural resource planning. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks including wetland delineation, construction site inspections, project reporting, permitting assistance, and correspondence with internal staff and clients. This role requires regular interaction with government agencies and elected officials as well as our internal engineering and surveying department. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required.

Typical Duties:
• Wetland delineations and wetland assessments.
• Locating wetland flags with handheld GPS units.
• Soil characterizations.
• Performing botanical and wildlife surveys.
• General mitigation and monitoring.
• Forest stand delineations.
• Coordinating with clients and engineers to prepare wetland delineation reports and plans.
• Forest conservation plans.
• Wetland and stream mitigation plans.
• Wetland permit applications.
• Representation of projects in front of various governmental review boards.
• Work within project scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: BS degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field

Registrations: Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (preferred, not required)

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• 2+ years of related experience in support of public and private projects, including field work
• Experience with regulatory approval processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• GPS, GIA, and AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• Willingness to work independently, including field work

What makes Moore Bass Consulting a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages. We are a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisors to our clients. Visit www.moorebass.com to learn more.

Some of our many benefits include:

Health, Wellness, and Work/Life Benefits
• Superior Health and Dental Insurance Programs
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care
• Flexible schedule

Financial & Retirement Benefits
• Generous base compensation
• 401(K) with Company Match

Paid time off, Holidays and other leave
• Generous annual leave policy for personal, vacation, sick and bereavement purposes. Eligibility begins upon hire
• 6 company paid holidays and 1 floating holiday annually

Professional Development Benefits
• Employer provides on-line professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• Employer pays Professional License renewal fees

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Moore Bass Consulting is a Drug-Free Workplace and E-Verify Participant.

Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.