Environmental Scientist III - DC Region

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Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for an Environmental Scientist III to join our team in the DC Region.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Responsible for environmental projects related to the land development industry including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species inventories, procuring appropriate permits, and coordination with regulatory agencies at the county, state and federal levels.

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Mentor and assist junior staff on assignments in the office and in the field.

• Utilize and assist less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Engage in business development opportunities.

• Conduct complex field assessments, land use studies, and parkland impact assessments as prescribed by proposals and contracts (including scope, schedule, and budget).
• Conduct fieldwork independently or in a team environment in all types of weather conditions and throughout various terrains.
• Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates and reports for projects.
• Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets and cost estimates.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Assist in all components related to planning and completing environmental projects.
• Work with clients, staff, agency personnel, and others to perform projects.
• Prepare proposals and manage projects.
• Compile, analyze, and report on data collected from field work.
• Report and prepare maps/exhibits using GIS or AutoCAD.
• Effectively participate and contribute to the environmental team.
• Understand client objectives and help them reach a successful outcome.
• Engage in occasional independent field work in adverse weather conditions and out-of-town travel.
• Engage in business development and client marketing.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners to include colleagues (scientists, engineers, and surveyors), clients, landowners, government agency personnel, and the general public.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working…