Environmental Soil Specialist

2 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia beBeeSoilScientist Full time $135,000 - $165,000
Senior Soil Scientist Opportunity

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Soil Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading complex projects, mentoring junior scientists, and providing technical leadership in soil science and environmental consulting.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead the delivery of large-scale projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Mentor and train junior scientists, developing their skills and expertise.
  • Provide technical leadership in soil science and environmental consulting, staying up-to-date with industry developments and best practices.
  • Conduct detailed soil surveys, including sampling, mapping, and classification according to the Australian Soil Classification system.
  • Interpret and analyze soil properties, such as texture, structure, pH, salinity, nutrient levels, and organic matter content.
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies to assess potential impacts of mining, renewable energy, roads, and rail activities on soil health, erosion, and land degradation.
Requirements:
  • A professional qualification in environmental science or engineering or other relevant degree.
  • 10-15+ years' experience at a professional level, ideally in consulting.
  • Expertise in conducting detailed soil surveys, including soil sampling, mapping, and classification according to the Australian Soil Classification system.
  • Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing soil properties such as texture, structure, pH, salinity, nutrient levels, and organic matter content.
  • In-depth knowledge of Australian environmental legislation, regulations, and guidelines related to soil and land management, agricultural impact assessment and rehabilitation.
  • Ability to assess potential impacts of mining, renewable energy, roads, and rail activities on soil health, erosion, and land degradation, and to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of best practices for land rehabilitation, with a focus on soil restoration and sustainable land use.
  • Ability to assess soil suitability for rehabilitation and to design site-specific soil management, soil amelioration, and revegetation strategies.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Experience in mentoring and training junior scientists and providing technical leadership in soil science and environmental consulting.

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