Job Description

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 #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Manages various environmental investigation, permitting, ecological restoration, and impact analyses projects, applying knowledge of environmental practices and regulations. Manages, directs, and oversees the work of Environmental Scientists.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conducts and oversees research of designated environmental resources including wetlands, forests, streams, soils, plants, and wildlife
Collects and oversees data and field sample collection during field investigations
Oversees, 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
Leads geomorphic surveys and design efforts of ecological restoration projects (for those working in ecological restoration roles)
Leads, prepares, and manages natural environmental technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports
Leads and manages environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, design/build projects, etc.) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Leads and manages various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes, such as Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7 & 10 Consultation, NPDES, Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, etc.
Oversees Environmental Scientists’ work in field investigations and assessments, NEPA documentation preparation, and permit application preparation
Prepares project schedules and milestones in accordance with client requirements and meets deadlines for schedule
Monitors schedules, budgets, and manpower requirements
Hires, trains, develops, mentors, and conducts performance reviews for staff
Leads preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s, including teaming arrangements and attending and presenting at project/contract interviews
Participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings
Participates in and assists Section Heads with strategic planning and Business Development efforts, including leading initiatives
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Supports preparation of NEPA documents, including writing environmental setting and impact analyses sections
Leads and participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings
Performs other related duties as assigned

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