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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?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business.

+ Serve as an inter-disciplinary team member in meetings and communications with clients and regulatory agencies pertaining to specific projects/tasks

+ Support power generation and delivery projects in Florida and throughout the southeastern U.S.

+ Mentor staff and lead teams of ecologists in field data collection efforts

+ Manage projects involving listed species permitting and relocations including gopher tortoise and other listed species surveys

+ Manage projects involving state and federal jurisdictional wetland determinations

+ Prepare Water Management District (WMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications

+ Prepare, review, and negotiate environmental documentation including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses, biological assessments, mitigation plans, and monitoring reports

+ Provide subject-matter expertise in wildlife hazard management, mentor and develop staff capabilities, and support business development efforts with existing and prospective clients

+ Occasional overnight and/or weekend travel to remote field sites and operating field vehicles and equipment

+ Manage projects that may include research, field data collection efforts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordination and technical report preparation

+ Develop and/or maintain a client base

+ Draft or review reports and provide constructive comments on documents prepared by others

+ Assist in the development of project scopes and budgets

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Servant leadership approach to the business – leading by example.

+ Empathy and understanding while maintaining technical and client service excellence.

+ A team builder, encourager and willing mentor.

+ Proven ability to build strong partnerships and relationships both internally and externally

+ Bachelor’s Degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field from an accredited institution (Master’s degree is a plus)

+ Over 20 years of relevant experience

+ 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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Ready to take the next exciting step in your career journey? Dive into our current job openings and discover the perfect opportunity waiting just for you. Explore our diverse range of roles across various departments and embark on a path towards growth, innovation, and success. Your dream job could be just a click away…

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