Sr. Ecological Scientist
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
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Company Description
C-K Associates, LLC (C-K) is an environmental and engineering consulting firm that is fully owned by its employees. C-K was established in 1981 and became an employee-owned firm in January, 2004. Our offices are located in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and Houston. Our consultants are organized into company-wide teams, each focused on one of the following disciplines:
- Air Quality
- Ecological
- Remediation and Waste
- Water Quality
- Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
Job Description
Our Ecological Team is currently seeking a Senior Ecologist/Biologist experienced in ecological restoration projects. This position will work within the framework of C-K’s company-wide Ecological Team primarily focusing on ecological restoration projects and project management of those projects.
Responsibilities:
- Project management of ecological or multi-disciplinary projects;
- Technical oversight on ecological restoration projects and working within C-K’s professional network to identify new opportunities in this field;
- Provide mentoring in the technical field for junior staff;
- Direct ecological investigations;
- Develop and secure new project work;
- Keep current with emerging and changing regulations that impact our client base;
- Mapping and field physical data collection will be required;
- Field work includes operation of heavy equipment and navigating hazardous terrain;
- Office work includes data analysis, map preparation, and report preparation; and
- Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties and assignments as needed.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or MS in Biology or Ecological field;
- A minimum of 15 years experience in related field;
- Nine years of experience with ecological investigation projects;
- Five years of experience working on NRDA projects, including HEA and REA modeling;
- Experience with site remedial investigations with emphasis on ecological restoration, wetland permitting, mitigation, and assimilation are a plus;
- Must have thorough knowledge of the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Endangered Species Act; and
- Must be able to satisfy all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security requirements to access clients’ facilities.
Essential Skills:
- Possess the skills considered necessary to perform and coordinate technical project tasks in regards to schedules, budgets, QA/QC, and deadlines;
- Ability to develop compliance solutions in a team environment, communicate those solutions to the client, regulatory agencies, and project staff effectively;
- Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations;
- Ability to identify and develop new projects;
- Detail oriented, with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form;
- Excellent computer skills with advance knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs and all basic office equipment;
- Positive work ethic, including strong personal organization skills and self-motivation toward company and career objectives;
- Participation in professional organizations;
- Available to travel as needed; and
- Must continue to refine new areas of expertise.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
