Environmental Scientist/Ecologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors is essential.
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for health and safety, including client-specific training (as required).
• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field)
• 4-12 years-experience with water resources delineations and assessments is required, with some field experience in natural resource inventories and surveys desired.
• Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional certification is strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable using computers and collecting field data utilizing ArcGIS Field Maps or similar GPS based survey software.

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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