- Location
- Remote-GA, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
We are seeking a talented Natural Resources Leader to join our team in our Atlanta, GA office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support energy sector projects in Georgia and throughout the southeastern U.S., including routing and siting
- Prepare and manage environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Manage projects involving listed species surveys, permitting, and/or relocations, including gopher tortoise and other listed species surveys
- Manage projects involving jurisdictional wetland and stream determinations
- Prepare and manage permit applications and compliance documentation for Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
- Manage projects that may include research, field data collection efforts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordination and technical report preparation
- Participate in meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
- Coordinate staffing needs, workload distribution, and quality control for Georgia and regional projects
- Assist with marketing efforts, proposal preparation, project scoping, and budget development
- Support strategic growth of Verdantas’ ecological projects in the Southeast
- Conduct occasional overnight and/or weekend travel to remote field sites and operate field vehicles and equipment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field (Master's Degree is preferred)
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- Professional Wetland Scientist certification
- Strong project management background and experience in the utility sector
- Proficient with Microsoft computer applications
- Ability to complete indoor and outdoor work. When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to significant walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperatures, weather conditions, wildlife, and noise
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications of the candidate as it relates to the position description
Benefits:
- 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
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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