Job Description
Who We Are
Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, a growing professional services firm based in central Houston with offices in San Antonio, seeks an exceptional candidate to support our award-winning Environmental Services team. As an Environmental Scientist, you would report to the Environmental Services Manager or current interim Director of Environmental Services and be responsible for supporting wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, MBTA surveys, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, permitting, and mitigation/restoration projects. This position also supports and maintains multiple environmental projects and accounts simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Project Support
- Participate in meetings and/or fieldwork that may occur out of town, overnight, evenings, and/or on the weekends
- Able to work field hours, including inclement weather, heat, cold, and/or extended hours
- Prepare and maintain team's compliance with and awareness of the Safety Plan
- Support the successful delivery of all environmental tasks and deliverables as assigned
- Complete project tasks within the specified amount of time assigned
- Attend external client meetings to gain a technical understanding of projects
- Responsible for documentation of external client meetings, as assigned
- Uphold the Hollaway Quality Assurance/Quality Control policy for all deliverables
- Support a regular 30-day invoicing cycle, providing all information necessary to ensure efficient, accurate billings
Technical Skills
- Basic knowledge and awareness of relevant rules and regulations
- Supports field data collection and proficiently prepares technical reports related to:
Wetland Delineations
Nationwide Permit Applications (Pre-Construction Notification)
Submerged Aquatic Resource Surveys
Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessments/ MBTA Surveys
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Tree Surveys
- Attend training, both internally and externally, to support field surveys and contribute to technical report writing related to:
Individual Permits or Letter of Permission Applications
Navigation Related Permitting
NEPA Documentation (Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, and/or Environmental Impact Statement)
T&E Species-Specific Surveys
Section 7 Consultation
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
Wetland Mitigation Implementation and Construction
Ecological Restoration
Ecological Modeling
- Write technically accurate environmental deliverables proficiently
- Gain familiarity with field survey equipment and work with the entire team to maintain field survey equipment (GPS, ATV, etc.)
Business Development and Marketing
- Support successful relationships with clients, vendors, agencies, and industry leaders
- Support business development activities within the company
- Support the development of responses to RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
- Support and/or participate in interviews for project pursuits
- Coordinate with the Operations Team as needed
- Remain current on industry developments and relevant environmental regulations. Hollaway will provide the means to attend at least one training or professional development conference annually. Additional training and/or conferences may be available and are dependent on approval, pricing, availability, and schedule
Company Operations
- Support the Executive Team in the company's operational functions to ensure profitability and the efficient use of resources, adherence to safety policies and best management practices, and maintaining constant, open communication
- Work with the entire Hollaway Team to maintain all company equipment and supplies so that we are making the most cost-effective decisions about monthly bills, GPS units, office space, computers, vehicles, and other expenditures
- Complete the training necessary to excel in your practice area and company-mandated training.
- Comply with all Hollaway policies and procedures and Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements
- Perform job duties within the company's standard operations and procedures and comply with job-related requests (e.g., project management plans, safety plans for public meetings, preparedness, vehicle maintenance, the review process, general office culture, and responsibility)
- Maintain a positive rapport with clients, vendors, colleagues, and subcontractors proactively and professionally
- Manage and coordinate calendars to prioritize tasks, juggle multiple deadlines, and keep track of important details
- Complete project tasks safely, accurately, on schedule, and on budget in support of 87.5 percent UTE annually
Other Duties
- Complete training as it relates to your technical expertise. Hollaway will provide the means to attend at least one training or one professional development conference per year. Additional training and/or conferences may be available and are dependent on approval, pricing, availability, and schedules
- Assist with and support company marketing efforts
- Typical work week of 40 – 45 hours
- Internal company communication, coordination, and teaming necessary to deliver work products in a cooperative and creative manner
- Support and maintain an environment of trust, collaboration, and continuous feedback.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, environmental planning, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional consulting or related experience in environmental clearance, permitting, and mitigation/restoration
- Completion of a 40-hour basic wetland delineation course
- Basic knowledge of regulations and experience in natural resources within the Gulf Coast region, coastal habitats, and central Texas. Experience in adjacent states is a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental, natural resources, such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act, and others described above
- Proven success in working with a team in an office
- Reliable editing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Strong technical writer and document reviewer
Preferred:
- Completed training in ASTM E1527–21 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process”
- GIS experience
- Multilingual
Professional Skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership presence and maturity
- Proven success in working with a team in an office
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
- Strong and effective presentation skills
- Solid interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills
- Strategic and critical thinking skills to evaluate and understand the impact of their decisions
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to work on own initiative to identify and resolve problems
- Strong ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including fellow leaders, clients, and employees
- Active listening skills
- Possess self-awareness
- Team-player attitude
- Ability to work on own initiative to identify and resolve problems
- Ability to use empathetic conflict resolution
- Ability to effectively interpret data
- Excellent and effective written and verbal skills
- Strong time management skills
- Dependable and self-motivating
- Flexible in scheduling and availability
- Punctual and respectful of schedules and deadlines
- Reliable editing skills
Employee Benefits:
- In addition to the salary offered, Hollaway provides a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement benefits, medical, dental/vision, disability, and life insurance. Benefit information relevant to your position consists of the following:
- Fully developed onboarding program
- Group health insurance (75% covered by the employer, including dependent coverage)
- Vision insurance (100% covered by employer)
- Dental insurance (75% covered by employer)
- Life insurance (100% covered by employer)
- Short-term disability insurance (100% covered by employer)
- Paid parental leave
- 401K (Pre-tax and Roth options) with employer match up to 4%
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Monthly Health and Wellness Incentive Program (Reimbursement up to $200/ month)
- individual Professional Development Plans and dedicated budget per employee
- Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $1,500/ year)
- Unlimited access to our online training system
- Remote work flexibility
- Full access to multiple web-based team collaboration and employee engagement tools
- Regular team-building activities
- Access to Insperity's Perks at Work (discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more)
- AAA membership
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