Environmental Scientist/Arborist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience leading field, reporting, and permitting efforts
• An interest in environmental permitting, ecosystems, natural resource assessments and conservation, and the outdoors is essential
• Strong understanding of forestry, ecology, native plant landscape and invasive species management
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important
• A positive attitude in all working conditions is key
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
• Ability to lead agency and client coordination
• Experience with CADD and GIS preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required)
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Must be comfortable with computers and Trimble hand held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment. Technical writing skills are necessary for this position

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (forestry, biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the Mid-Atlantic region
• ISA Certified Arborist
• MD Licensed Tree Expert (LTE)
• MD DNR Qualified Professional
• Experience of 5+ years is desired, and field experience in natural resource inventories and surveys.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
 

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