Title: Senior Environmental Scientist Agency: Hamer Environmental Location: Northwest WA Job Description: Hamer Environmental, a Washington based environmental consulting firm, is looking to hire a Senior Environmental Scientist and project manager. Applicants should have an advanced degree in Environmental Sciences and experience in wildlife research and study design. Preferred candidates will be able to successfully manage multiple tasks/personnel, exhibit excellent scientific writing skills, have experience working as an environmental consultant, have a strong background in statistical analyses, and experience with environmental issues in the Pacific Northwest including land bird monitoring. Hamer Environmental encourages its employees to work independently, create their own initiatives, and proactively search for work opportunities that most interest them.
Company History Hamer Environmental is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm. Our mission is to provide quality natural resource consulting to private firms and government natural resource management agencies. Established in 1992, Hamer Environmental offers a full range of environmental services throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our company expertise includes environmental research, threatened and endangered species issues, project impact assessments, mitigation plans, monitoring studies, wildlife management issues, wetland analyses, and permitting. We service a wide variety of state and federal agencies, universities, energy companies, private industry, engineering/ architectural firms, other consulting firms, public utilities, oil and gas companies, tribal corporations and conservation organizations. To learn more about our company, please visit our web site at www.HamerEnvironmental.com. Qualifications: Duties -Design, plan, direct and conduct research projects -Design and maintain large and complex datasets -Conduct data analysis and interpret results -Prepare detailed technical reports and when possible submit results to peer reviewed journals -Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of subordinate employees -Develop and submit research and grant proposals to various agencies and entities -Provide presentations to groups or organizations based on project/study results -Serve as the primary contact and representative for Hamer Environmental with clients and contract coordinators -Strategize about the development of new business and meet with potential clients Preferred Skills Knowledge of: principles and procedures of biological research; food and habitats of wildlife species; standard laboratory and field methods; population measurement techniques; wildlife and habitat ecology; environmental regulations; methods and practices of land management and conservation biology. Ability to initiate, plan and design independent research studies, assess and implement new study technologies, develop methods of data collection and interpret data; prepare written reports and make oral presentations, write and speak clearly and effectively; train and supervise volunteers or staff; record and compile research data; interpret environmental regulations and related law. Education and Experience Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. degree in wildlife management, natural resource science or environmental science and at least 5 years of professional experience. Salary: DOE Last Date to apply: October 15, 2009 Website: www.HamerEnvironmental.com Contact: Tom Hamer or Nathalie Denis E-mail: [email protected](Preferred) Phone: 360-899-5156
