SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 11, 2025 - The Senior Environmental Scientist brings professional consulting experience in environmental assessments, specializing in soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion pathways. With expertise in evaluating environmental data and presenting technical solutions in both written and oral formats, this role ensures the delivery of high-quality reports that meet client expectations. The position requires proficiency in industry-standard software, strong organizational skills, and a positive, flexible attitude, with the ability to obtain professional registration and complete OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER training.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Senior Environmental Scientist Resume
- Environmental Assessments
- Soil & Groundwater Analysis
- Vapor Intrusion Pathway Evaluation
- Data Evaluation & Analysis
- Technical Report Writing
- Quality Control
- Cost Estimating
- Scheduling
- Environmental Data Interpretation
- OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Training
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Client Relations
Summary of Senior Environmental Scientist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Environmental Policy with 5 years of Experience
- Experience working in a similar role.
- Recent experience managing biological surveys, and regulatory statutory authorities in environmental impact assessment.
- Competency in Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS and/or QGIS or similar) and digital mapping of vegetation communicates.
- Environmental auditing qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Experience in land clearing and land rehabilitation activities.
- Proven ability to assist in the development of business systems pertinent to the environmental/botanical discipline.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Well-developed computer skills (MS Office Suite).
- Ability to work safely within mall groups in remote field locations.
- Competent understanding of WA EPA Technical Guidance of Flora and Vegetation Surveys.
- Ability to work effectively and safely with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervisory and leadership capabilities.
2. BA in Environmental Management with 7 years of Experience
- Professional services consulting experience
- Experience with the execution of environmental assessments for soil, groundwater, and the vapor intrusion pathway
- Experience with the evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions in a variety of written and oral formats
- Knowledge of and relevant project experience with the Hawaii EPA
- Basic skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling
- Professional registration (or ability to obtain) such as PG
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient at writing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations
- Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in industry-standard software
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to see projects through to completion
- OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER training
3. BA in Environmental Science with 11 years of Experience
- Experience in relevant environmental documentation and permitting experience
- Experience with environmental review and permitting projects in Oregon, Washington, and/or Idaho.
- Field experience with wildlife species and habitats in the Pacific Northwest, West, and Intermountain West.
- Applied knowledge of ecological assessment, environmental impact analysis, environmental due diligence studies, natural/biological resources management, and habitat conservation planning.
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with GPS equipment and ArcGIS or similar mapping programs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to interpret and analyze data, and proactively identify and solve problems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
- Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in both work processes and products, and willingness to assume new roles
- A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality, and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in employee-owned culture
- Field data collection expertise in wildlife species, habitat, and wetlands and streams using GPS units.
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Environmental Professional, or Certified Wildlife Biologist.