Environmental Scientist - Wetlands
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Your Capabilities and Credentials
Education and Experience
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- An interest in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, natural resource conservation and enhancement, and the outdoors is essential.
- Strong wetland delineation, ecological community restoration and plant and animal identification skills are preferred.
- 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.
- 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, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), including client-specific training (as required).
- Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.
- Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work.
- Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.
- 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, alcohol screen, and baseline physical
- 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 walk up to 10 miles per day and to lift up to 50 lbs.
Education and Experience
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region.
- Minimum of 0-5 years of experience. Some field experience in natural resource inventories and surveys is preferred.
- Must be comfortable with computers and iPad GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment.
- Technical writing skills are essential for this position.
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