Lead Wetlands Ecologist/Environmental Scientist
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a field ecologist with a specific focus on Florida. Qualified candidates will be expected to provide technical assistance in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, environmental permitting, and restoration projects. Under the supervisor of a Project Manager, this candidate will also support our clients and Florida staff that includes accomplished biologists, ecologists, water resource specialists and engineers. This position includes the opportunity to assist on various projects within the power, oil and gas, land management and real estate, mining, and transportation sectors. Projects work will include activities throughout the state and the southeastern U.S.
Our staff include specialists in wetland science, threatened and endangered species surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), cultural resources, hydrogeology, engineering, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental remediation, and GIS. We help our clients identify constraints and respond to opportunities within the changing regulatory and corporate environment through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and government regulators. Our team members are involved in a variety of projects that may include Waters of the U.S. (WOUS) delineations and permitting, endangered species habitat assessments and surveys, NEPA, siting and routing studies, stream assessments and sampling, habitat restoration, siting and zoning applications, and complex planning and permitting for a variety of industries including renewable energy, transportation, power, government, and development.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Assist technical specialists and scientists in the field with biological (e.g., wildlife / avian), wetland delineations, aquatic, botanical, and water quality surveys or monitoring efforts
- Conduct field assessments and compile data and information under direction of project managers and/or technical specialists
- Enter and manage technical data and prepare graphs and tables as requested
- Assist with preparation of technical reports, plans, and permit applications
- Eagerness to learn and follow current data collections methodologies, protocol, and environmental agency regulations
- Focus on health and safety
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
- Experience in Florida native and invasive species plant identification
- Familiarity with the current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) listed species regulations and guidelines
- GPS data collection skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to traverse wet and/or rugged terrain in diverse, sometimes inclement, weather conditions while carrying up to 50 lbs
- Experience operating basic hand tools and smaller equipment
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word and Excel required)
- Availability and willingness to travel overnight for multiple days per week, occasionally more than a week, and adaptable to schedule changes upon short notice - work related travel expenses are covered by the company
- Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive a company vehicle and an acceptable motor vehicle record
Desired Capabilities and Credentials:
- Professional certification for FWC gopher tortoise authorized agent preferred or ability to obtain
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or other applicable environmental certifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree related to the Environmental Studies or Biological/ Ecological Sciences preferred
- Minimum four (4) years’ experience with wetland delineations and listed species surveys in Florida required
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
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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