The Judge Group

Hybrid Principal Ecological\/Environmental

• Degree in Ecology, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology or related discipline
• 15+ years of professional ecological (required) Extensive knowledge in 401/404 permitting, WOTUS Delineations, CWA, NEPA, ESA/T&E species, FERC, etc.) or other similarly aligned ecological disciplines- Stream Restoration, wetland restoration or other restoration discipline a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing projects
• Strong knowledge of ecological laws, legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with field surveys, habitat assessments, and reporting
• Interacts with other project support services (technical services, professional, engineering, administrative) and subcontractors to ensure all resources are in place for proper fieldwork execution
• Mastery knowledge of applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to all field activities and relevant regulatory programs and the willingness to learn and master other state regulatory programs as necessary
• Acts as the primary author for site work plans, proposals, and reports for highly complex scopes of work, including permits, NEPA/FERC documents, delineation reports, ecological restoration plans, compensatory migration plans and strategies, etc.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Adheres to client contract specifications in all field-related activities and informs project group of those specifications
• Manages procurement of subcontractors and vendors for completion of project tasks, including subcontractor/vendor bid package development