Job Description
At Olsson, we help our clients proactively comply with complicated regulatory processes and provide our clients with the latest and best methods to review projects and maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act-Section 404, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, National Environmental Policy Act and others.
As an Associate Scientist, you may manage small and/or medium-sized projects, work with state and federal regulators to permit Olsson projects, coordinate with clients, and collaborate with team members. You may also mentor and train others on complex work and travel to job sites for observation and field work. Work responsibilities will be consistent with experience and expertise and will grow throughout your career at Olsson.
Work includes the following elements:
_ Clean Water Act Section 404 Permitting_
Candidate will be responsible for conducting wetland and stream delineations, writing jurisdictional determination reports, and writing Clean Water Act Section 404 nationwide and individual permits. Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting may include client coordination, developing scope and fees, determining profit and loss, and organizing staff and schedule. Will be required to stay informed on changing regulations, maintaining and updating templates, maintaining and updating equipment, and coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as needed. Writing and communication skills are strongly desired. Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting includes the following:
We will consider candidates interested in being located in Kearney, NE, Omaha, NE, or Lincoln, NE.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
You bring to the team:
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:
Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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