Dear Colleagues: HDR Alaska currently has an opening for an Environmental Scientist/ Planner to join our team in Anchorage. The primary duties of the Environmental Scientist/Planner entail research and preparation of documents relevant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other permitting and compliance documents for infrastructure development projects in Alaska. Projects primarily include planning, environmental permitting, and compliance for oil and gas, transportation, mining, and public projects. The Environmental Scientist/Planner's responsibilities will include preparation, planning, and analysis/review of technical studies and publications for the preparation of MMPA Incidental Take Authorization (ITA) permit applications, ESA biological assessments (BA), NEPA documents, federal permit applications and related documents, mitigation and monitoring plans, and deliverables related to the MMPA and ESA. Additional duties may include data interpretation and analysis, and the ability to plan, direct, or monitor projects with a high degree of technical complexity. Work will be conducted independently as well as on teams, with local and national technical oversight. The candidate will be involved in agency coordination and direct interaction with clients and project managers. The candidate may be responsible for project management including developing and managing budgets schedules and quality of products. This is a full-time regular position. Keyword(s): Environmental Planner, Environmental Scientist, BS, MS, environmental science, planning, compliance, MMPA, ESA, NEPA. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Environmental Science/Planning/Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in complex environmental permitting/ planning/ compliance projects is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of MMPA, ESA, permitting, and NEPA process. Experience preparing IHA applications, BAs, and agency consultation and coordination. Strong technical and scientific writing skills. Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation, and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations. Proficient with MS Office. Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills. Strong conceptual organizational problem solving and research abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Staff management experience beneficial. In-order to apply for this position, please click on the web-link below. Or you can go to the Career Section on our website www.hdrinc.com<http://www.hdrinc.com> and reference Job Number 137866. https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=137866&lang=en Michael Bryan West Region Director of Employment ASSOCIATE HDR 8404 Indian Hills Drive Omaha, NE 68114 D (402)399-4872 M (402)689-3412 michael.bryan@hdrinc.com hdrinc.com/follow-us<http://hdrinc.com/follow-us>