Overview
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 residuals 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 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, identifying and evaluating options to meet milestones.
● Prepares project reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends, 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’ experience in consulting in the fields of environmental, 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
START DATE: asap, pending interviews
DRESS CODE: Business casual
Job Type:Full Time
