Project Manager – Land Application Group

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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

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