The Natural Resources Project Manager is responsible for completion of wetland and stream projects and general threatened and endangered species project work from initial assessment through final project stage which may include permitting or agency coordination. This position combines technical skills for wetland, stream, and rare species evaluation and project management. Responsibilities include conducting field surveys, delineating aquatic resource boundaries, surveying for rare species habitat, biomonitoring, collecting and analyzing environmental data, preparing technical reports, and coordinating regulatory permitting. Project management responsibilities include developing and maintaining client relationships, proposal preparation, invoicing, and coordination of resources to complete projects within the required budget and schedule. Projects managed in this role may include tasks under multiple practice areas. This role requires close coordination with clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies, as well as mentoring and supporting junior staff. Fieldwork involves wetland and stream delineations, functional assessments, rare species habitat surveys, and monitoring ecological health in diverse and challenging environments.

The components of this job include field survey work and technical reporting focused on aquatic biology, wetland delineation and stream evaluation, rare species surveys, monitoring water quality, analyzing aquatic and terrestrial habitats, reviewing habitat and biomonitoring for rare species, completing field forms and reporting, producing and communicating results and guiding clients through permitting processes. Requirements of this position include but are not limited to proposal preparation, field work, data management, technical report writing, and other natural resources services. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Field & Technical Work
• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, rare species surveys, terrestrial surveys, and functional assessments independently.
• Identify and delineate wetland and stream boundaries; classify wetland and stream quality by utilizing regional USACE manuals and state functional assessments.
• Collect and record field data on soils, water, vegetation, and wildlife; use GPS/GIS tools to map and document site conditions.
• Perform habitat assessments for rare, threatened, and endangered species.
• Work in all weather conditions and varied terrain throughout the year.

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
• Prepare technical reports and survey results.
• Determine permitting requirements and coordinate with client on permitting strategies for projects with potential impacts to wetlands, streams, and listed species.
• Prepare, submit, and coordinate with regulatory agencies regarding environmental, floodplain, rare species, and historic/archaeological resource matters including but not limited to USACE Nationwide Permit Program, Individual Permit, applicable state permitting agencies for wetland and stream impacts or listed species, and USFWS for endangered species coordination.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local wetland and stream regulations.

Project Management & Reporting
• Prepare and submit proposals to existing and new clients.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Independently prepare technical reports, permit documents, and supporting regulatory correspondence.
• Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with proposal development and client discussions to secure new work.
• Mentor junior staff in survey techniques, regulatory processes, technical writing, and project management.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a natural science field of study (Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field).
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years wetland delineation and rare species survey field experience; minimum 1+ years managing projects and/or clients in environmental consulting; required USACE 40-hour Wetland Delineation Training certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a natural science field of study (Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field)
• Experience: 3+ years wetland delineation field experience, managing projects and/or clients in environmental consulting within Pennsylvania and New York, and USACE 40-hour Wetland Delineation Training certification.

Desired Skills
• Ability to independently delineate wetlands using the 1987 USACE Manual and current Regional Supplements.
• Proficiency in plant identification, including keying species; knowledge of state wetland and stream assessment methods as applicable.
• Experience with soil classification, QGIS, and GPS/GIS mapping.
• Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting Section 404/401 permit applications in various USACE districts and states.
• Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting PADEP Chapter 105 General Permit Registrations and Joint Permit Applications.
• Experience conducting rare/threatened/endangered species habitat surveys; additional expertise in fisheries, herpetology, or amphibians beneficial.
• Hold necessary permits to conduct surveys and biomonitoring for threatened or endangered reptile or amphibian species in Pennsylvania or other states.
• Strong technical report writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret resource maps and engineering drawings.
• Experience coordinating with agencies on environmental, floodplain, and historic/archaeological matters.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight as needed.

Work Environment
This candidate will need to collaborate effectively with other coworkers and supervisors. Additionally, this candidate needs to be able to complete project work independently with minimal supervision. Work assignments may include consecutive days in the office working on reporting or outdoors in various weather conditions and sometimes in remote and challenging locations. Overnight stays to complete field work are part of this position.
This position is an office-based role. Employees will work a schedule which includes office work on location at the State College, Pennsylvania Regional Office and travel to offsite field work at various locations. Travel to EnviroScience headquarters in Stow, Ohio or other locations may be required for meetings or trainings.
Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office.

Additional:
Department & Division: 470 Natural Resources
Exempt Status*: Exempt
Reports to**: Operations Manager or Regional Lead

Works with Inside Company:
• Natural Resources leadership and personnel
• Internal corporate teams

Works with Outside Company:
• Consultants and vendors as necessary
• Various clients as necessary

Working Conditions:
• State College, Pennsylvania Regional Office
• Field work in various outdoor locations
• Active construction sites
• Long periods of driving
• Some weekend and out of town travel can be expected

Supervisor Responsibilities:
• None

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Repeat motions that may include the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lbs.
• Communication with others to exchange information.
• Must be able to see, read, write, and speak.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Working outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Walking for periods of time including maneuvering uneven, uphill, and downhill terrain

Travel Requirements:
• % of travel time: 25%-75%; varies with fluctuation in workload and work location

*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties.
**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

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Company: EnviroScience