We are excited to announce that one of TriStarr's clients is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Project Manager (Agriculture Focused) to become an integral part of their dynamic Elizabethtown-based team.
PRINCIPAL TASKS
? Manages biosolids and residual land application programs, ensuring sufficient acreage is available for biosolids production, and products are directed to farm sites based on cropping patterns and nutrient needs.
? Oversees and directs a team of staff, including providing mentoring support, assigning tasks, and identifying staffing needs.
? Engages with local farmers, fostering existing relationships with farmers and identifying new farm sites suitable for the beneficial use of biosolids and residual products.
? Routinely engages with regulators, clients, peers, and other professionals.
? Understands cropping patterns and crop nutrient needs and uses proprietary software (Material Manager™) to develop and/or review agronomic rates for biosolids land application to meet regulatory requirements.
? Identifies new opportunities for business with farmers and clients.
? Participates in agricultural / biosolids professional organizations to keep abreast of potential changes to BMPs, practices, and/or regulations.
Regulatory Compliance
? Develops and/or reviews farm Ag E&S / Conservation plans and ensures farms are adhering to prescribed management practices.
? Provides and/or peer reviews written reports and regulatory forms for submittal to regulatory agencies and clients.
? Oversees collection of environmental samples including soil samples and biosolids/residuals sampling as required.
? Leads environmental regulatory reporting, permitting, and data analysis.
? Conducts field surveys to determine qualifiable land for biosolids farm qualifications, development of conservation plans, and nutrient balance calculations.
? Researches and applies principles of environmental science and engineering, adapts and modifies techniques and approaches.
? Updates job knowledge by tracking regulatory programs and
standards.
Project Management
? Manages projects by tracking project budgets and regulatory deadlines, identifying short-term and long-range challenges and risks, and identifying and evaluating options to meet milestones.
? Prepares project reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends, and presenting information at internal and/or client meetings.
? Participates in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations including presentations.
? Occasional overnight travel is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
? Valid Driver's License
? EIT, CPSS, TSP, or Conservation Planner preferred
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
? Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Soil Science or equivalent.
? At least 10 years of experience in consulting in the fields of environment, engineering, and science.
? Understanding/education in agricultural practices and cropping nutrient needs.
? Proficient in field investigations, sample collection, data collection, management, and analysis.
? Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
? Experience with state and/or federal permitting, regulatory review and interpretation preferred, but not required.
LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: Permanent
PAY RATE: $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience