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Projects Manager: Ecosystem Scientist
deborahbrosnan.com
Operations, Data Science
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Sep 17, 2024
**Title: **Projects Manager: Ecosystem Scientist
Organization: Deborah Brosnan & Associates
Location: Washington, DC and Hybrid
Description:
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Deborah Brosnan & Associates assists clients in private and other sectors to manage environmental, ecological and climate-change risks. We are on the front lines, driving solutions that build resilience and that add value to our clients, communities, and the environment globally.
The Company provides several services:
· high-level advising and due diligence expertise
· design solutions to environmental risks with a focus on nature based solutions and interventions
· implementation expertise that engages teams in field work, analyses, nature-based solutions, and other analysis as needed
The Company is a unique boutique consulting company, and a Woman Owned Small Business. The Company has offices in Washington D.C. and the Caribbean.
Deborah Brosnan & Associates prides itself on providing a professional, ethical, science-based, and high-quality service that meets the needs of clients while helping to sustain the environment. Integrity, inclusion, respect, and trust-building are values that govern how the Company operates.
ROLE
The Projects Manager and Ecosystem Scientist is a role for a qualified individual who is professional, energetic, proactive, confident, client-oriented and driven to solve pressing problems. The individual is capable of establishing project needs, conducting field and desk-based work, and developing and successfully implementing project plans including working with clients, internal resources, and third-party resources to deliver projects on time and on budget. The ideal candidate must enjoy working on a variety of projects and clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
· Apply knowledge of ecosystems and marine processes on work that is centered around nature-based solutions for tropical marine and coastal ecosystems including mangroves, coral reefs, sand dunes, and coastal vegetation.
· Conduct field and desk-top research, and contribute reporting including Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Assessments
· Coordinate and communicate with high-end clients, governmental agencies and stakeholders
· Prepare reports and work plans
· Collecting, processing, and evaluating data
· Interpret permits and other environmental documents
· Ability to work across sectors with government officials, engineers, and high level clients
Most of this field work is based in the Caribbean region and the candidate will be expected to travel spending 25% of their time in the Caribbean. Due to the nature of the work and travel, from time to time, weekend work may be required, but the Company has a flex time policy to compensate for that time.
The Project Manager-Ecosystem Scientist is an energetic individual with a passion for finding solutions in a fast –paced, high energy environment and comfortable with the uncertainty and ambiguity associated with innovative projects. The ideal candidate has the ambition and initiative to take on and seek opportunities, take ownership of and lead projects, and thrives in being part of a small entrepreneurial group, whose output and influence far exceeds its size.
IDEAL QUALITIES
· Professional – can represent the Company appropriately and at a high-level
· Dependable – strategically aware and capable of sound judgment
· Detail-oriented – can focus on the details required to complete the work
· Achievement-oriented – enjoys taking on challenges and delivering on them
· Communicative-communicates effectively with team members to accomplish project tasks and deliverables
· Team Leader – excels at leading teams and projects
· Autonomous/Independent – once the task is understood, enjoys working with little direction in order to complete it
· Adaptable-to changing environments and ability to be client-oriented
QUALIFICATIONS
· Master’s degree in either ecological or marine science
· A minimum of five years of experience in project management, and direct experience in environmental projects
· Proven track record working successfully with engineers and across sectors
· Experience in tropical coastal ecology, biology, and management
· Understanding of infrastructure and its interaction with ecosystems
· Some experience in private sector preferred
· Experience working in the Caribbean a plus
LOCATION
The job is located in Washington, DC, however open to hybrid. The candidate will be excepted to travel to the Caribbean region.
SALARY
Commensurate with experience. Benefits and Annual bonus pay.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@deborahbrosnan.com
deborahbrosnan.com is an equal opportunity employer.