Senior Biologist / Environmental Scientist

About us

Smart-Sciences, Inc. provides expertise in environmental permitting, ecological consulting and environmental assessment to private, industrial and public sector clients. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that promote smart growth and human development in an environmentally sustainable manner. We approach each project as collaborators, bringing our comprehensive knowledge and our understanding of both the natural and regulatory environment. We have a proven record of accomplishing complex land development projects and large scale restoration projects in a timely and cost effective manner.

Senior Scientist/Project Manager

Smart-Sciences, Inc. is growing and we have an opening for a Senior Scientist/ Project Manager to work primarily in southeast Florida out of our Miami office. The successful candidate will have 8 or more years of environmental consulting experience. Experience in areas such as wetland delineations, listed species surveys, marine surveys, environmental permitting, Phase I and II ESAs, and contamination assessment are expected. Technical writing skills are required. Work primarily includes environmental permitting, conducting wetland delineations, wildlife and vegetation surveys, tree surveys, marine surveys, soil and groundwater sampling and associated reports.

Ideal Qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in a natural science. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience with field data collection, wetland delineations, and listed species surveys
• Experience in preparing environmental permit applications
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Gopher tortoise, crested caracara and bat survey experience
• Experience in preparing NEPA/PD&E documents
• Tree inventory and surveys
• Benthic resource assessments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to handle a variety of work assignments for a diverse suite of clients and projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills, for both internal and external communications
• Proficiency in GIS desired

Smart-Sciences offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, paid time off, professional training, disability and 401K savings plan with Roth IRA option. Please view our website at www.smart-sciences.com. Valid driver's license required. Smart-Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to provide 2 - 3 writing samples?
• Are you willing to relocate to Miami-Dade or Broward county, Florida?
• Do you have 8 years of environmental consulting experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami, FL