Job description

ABOUT US

Who We are

Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. is an environmental consulting firm committed to providing innovative solutions for the management and protection of marine and aquatic natural resources.

Founded in 1980, MTS is a certified small business with offices in San Diego, CA; Corvallis, OR; and South Lake Tahoe, CA. We have curated a team of curious, self-motivated, and committed individuals who seek to make an impact on our immediate communities as well as contribute to the health of the planet.

Our Mission

To embody a purposeful, values-centered company whose success is built on

• the success of its employees

• the ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

• and the goal to leave a legacy of improving the world we live in so future generations can live healthier, happier lives

Our People

We work hard.

We play hard.

We strive for the highest level of performance.

We learn through adversity.

We acknowledge excellence.

We are human.

SENIOR SCIENTIST/SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, the Senior Scientist/Senior Project Manager is required to provide project management, mentor and lead teams of junior staff, and help the company obtain project work through writing work proposals and taking an active role with regards to strategic growth and marketing.

It is expected that the Senior Scientist/Senior Project Manager can generally work independently to generate complex reports and other documents with only final review prior to product submittal. They are expected to be able to manage a project from the bid through reporting. This includes coordinating with other staff to ensure any necessary work or data collection is performed as necessary to meet the objectives of the project’s scope of work. Individuals in this role should be skilled in balancing internal management with external leadership, business development and visibility to support the growth goals of the firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Business Development

• Works with Executive Team to ensure the firm’s business development plan is consistently executed in support of MTS’ growth strategies
• Supports the potential project search and request-for-proposal process for new business
• Participates in strategic development and pursuit of clients and projects
• Maintains working dialog with key clients including federal, state and local officials
• Participates in the development and execution of key project and client presentations
• Develops personal relationships/networking opportunities with allied market leaders, consultants and other professionals
• Updates team on projects in progress, including needs assessment, budget tracking, timeline, forecast of revenue v. expenses

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Project Management

• Responsible for technical oversight and execution of various environmental consulting projects; managing and mentoring field staff; and ensuring the safe execution of all phases of project work to meet our clients’ objectives as well as company goals for revenue generation and profitability
• Schedule or supervise professional-level technical and administrative support staff to achieve established objectives and deadlines
• Responsible for project administration including project financial performance, budgeting, directing appropriate staff, directing the preparation of and approving project invoices, maintaining project files, closing the job, and preparing project descriptions
• Evaluates the needs of a project and effectively delegate various tasks and responsibilities.
• Coaches and mentors project team members (Associate Scientist/Assistant Project Manager(s), Marine Technician(s), Intern(s)) in the technical and administrative activities required to successfully complete projects
• Maintains client contact throughout the project to keep the client informed of key project milestones and budget issues
• Responds to client and prospective client requests
• Leverages existing client relationships and builds new client relationships to develop projects

Professional Requirements and Certifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in scientific discipline
• 5 years’ relevant marine or aquatic consulting experience
• Maintains an advanced SCUBA certification
• Can tow, launch, and operate small watercraft
• Has in-depth knowledge of Pacific coastal ecosystems and the species that inhabit them
• Can design field sampling programs using accepted scientific methods
• Has experience using a variety of marine monitoring and remote sensing equipment such as water quality probes, remotely operated vehicles, and various sonar equipment
• Experience drafting reports and sampling protocols to convey the application of scientific methods to achieve project goals
• Ability to lead and manage a team efficiently
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience with CEQA and marine environmental planning is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Marcos, CA 92069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in environmental consulting?
• Do you have experience managing a team?
• Do you have an advanced SCUBA certification?

Work Location: In person

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