Environmental Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Daft-McCune-Walker, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist, with a minimum of 5 years of experience, to join our team in Towson, MD, US.

This person will be responsible for assisting with the coordination and negotiation compliance with environmental laws in support of DMW quality projects.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with federal, state, and local laws related to environmental protection and development of properties for public and private clients.

In addition, they must be comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.

Compensation :

$45,000 - $65,000 annually

Responsibilities :

Primary duties include :

• Coordinating environmental compliance for land development and related projects.
• Performing field investigations to evaluate the presence, absence, and extent of regulated water resources, forests, and other natural features, on various sites with the expressed purpose of determining how these features may affect the development potential of those properties.
• Performing nontidal wetland and stream delineations, forest stand delineations, natural resources inventories, and possessing a strong understanding of wetland and forest ecology and how natural systems work.
• Prepare reforestation plans, wetland mitigation plans, and stream restoration plans.
• Applying for and seeking regulatory approvals of field delineations and adjusting wetland delineations as necessary to obtain approval.

Conduct negotiations to obtain approval of impacts to regulated natural resources.

A background in biological or physical sciences with an understanding of geology, soils, plants / plant identification, hydrology, and conservation practices is required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in biological or physical sciences.
• Ability to identify plants, describe soil conditions, and understand ecological principles.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and policies through education or on-the-job experience.
• Basic level CAD experience through education or on-the-job training.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to work alone outdoors for long periods carrying equipment and performing physical labor.

About Company

We design communities where people, live, work and play for clients. DMW is an industry-leading land development consulting firm.

We are comprised of a diverse team of land planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, surveyors, zoning experts, and environmental professionals.

We know that your compensation is not the only consideration when investing your time and talent at work. You are unique in every way.

• DMW offers benefits, competitive pay along with a flexible work schedule. We offer paid time off; Two options for medical coverage, dental insurance, health spending or reimbursements accounts;
• 401(k) Retirement Benefits; Accident & Disability Insurance; Performance Bonus Plan; Tuition Reimbursement & education assistance;

Professional Registration; and Company functions. All resumes will be kept in the strictest confidence.

DMW is an equal opportunity employer.