Staff Scientist III - Environmental/Stormwater

Job overview

Staff Scientist III - Environmental/Stormwater, remote with preferred locations in Santa Rosa or Sacramento, CA. Salary range $65,000-$85,000 per year. Verdantas is a leading environmental consulting and sustainable engineering firm. This mid-level role supports environmental and stormwater compliance projects, assisting clients with stormwater regulations and pollution prevention, including inspections, SWPPP development, and sampling.

What you'll do

• + BS or BA degree, preferably in an environmental discipline, sciences, or engineering
• + Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience supporting experience in SWPPP, including sampling and analysis, non-storm water and storm water visual observations, and preparation of Rain Event Action Plans, environmental restoration, landscape construction, and erosion control
• + Knowledge of water quality or Stormwater management information, techniques, practices, laws, and regulations of the job or occupational field
• + Knowledge of the California State Water Board Permits
• + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

What we're looking for

Education

BS or BA degree, preferably in an environmental discipline, sciences, or engineering

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience supporting experience in SWPPP, including sampling and analysis, non-storm water and storm water visual observations, and preparation of Rain Event Action Plans, environmental restoration, landscape construction, and erosion control

Skills & competencies

staff scientist

environmental scientist

stormwater

swppp

qsp

remote

california

ca

full-time

day shift

weekends required

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible Work Environment, Paid Parental Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off + Holidays

Why this role

Cross-training in natural resources, including wetlands and/or environmental permitting

About the employer

Verdantas is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.