Natural Resources Manager

RK&K is currently seeking a Natural Resources Manager in our Columbia, SC office. This position will work with a variety of projects including transportation infrastructure, water resources, utilities, and site development. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to guide projects through South Carolina's regulatory environment by managing current projects, leading project teams, and collaborating with regulatory agencies and clients.

Essential Function

• Assist engineering teams with regulatory guidance, permitting strategies, technical writing, proposal development, construction environmental compliance, and oversight/management of environmental tasks for a variety of projects including Design-Build and alternative delivery
• Coordination with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) on 401/404 permit applications, United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other regulatory agencies to receive successful authorizations
• Assist staff with technical study documentation and associated agency coordination
• Assisting our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) staff with NEPA compliance efforts. Technical writing assignments would include: wetland/stream delineation reports, protected species habitat assessment and survey reports, South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) environmental forms and documentation, USFWS and DHEC reporting
• Coordinate multi-discipline tasks related to wetland delineations, state water determinations, resource protection areas, threatened and endangered species, Natural Heritage, wetland and stream mitigation, stormwater management, hazardous materials, and Section 106 Cultural Resources
• Manage task deliverables and complete QA/QC reviews and procedures

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Policy, Forestry, or related discipline
• At least 10 years of technical and management experience in natural resources and other environmental permitting
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations with demonstrated experience in environmental project delivery
• Infrastructure engineering/design and construction concepts
• Experience with SCDOT's environmental programs and policy
• Municipal Projects
• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Adept at research and problem-solving
• Detail oriented, energetic, and highly reliable with a strong work ethic
• Outstanding responsiveness to client and project needs
• Experience managing project tasks and teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop project approaches and lead successful projects
• Skilled in verbal and written communications

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar credentials
• Graduate degree in related field a plus

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K proudly offers an attractive salary package commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off,
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• 401K plan with company matching
• We also offer flexibility and growth within a diverse and equitable, non-bureaucratic environment

Why RK&K?

RK&K is a full-service planning, engineering, environmental and construction management/inspection firm serving a wide range of clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Fueled by a talented and diversified staff, RK&K provides creative solutions to complex challenges that improve the quality of life in our communities. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer and community steward.

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