Natural Resource Specialist/ESG

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors. GES seeks an entry to mid-level Biologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and environmental remediation project activities. Responsibilities Perform work associated with environmental permitting which may include natural resources inventory, wetland delineations, species assessments, and environmental sampling (chemical and biological). Field work including completing wetland delineations, assessments, and monitoring as well as conducting species surveys. Perform field identification of flora and fauna including endangered and threatened species. Utilize ATVs in the field to perform various wetland and ecological assessments. Prepare wetland monitoring and other natural resource related summary reports. 401/404 Permitting Documents and Agency Coordination, use of COE Regional Supplements for 404 wetland delineations. Perform Phase 1 and 2 environmental site assessments (soil, groundwater, soil gas, air, etc.), sampling, monitoring well installation, and related reporting. Communicates with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues. Ensures adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment. Skills & Requirements A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required. Masters of Science a plus. 0-5+ years of related experience. Experience must include hands on field and office project/task execution (preferably in a responsible position commensurate with employment level) based in environmental consulting field. Experience with plant identification of wetland and/or upland species. Applicant will have preferably 3 or more years of wetland assessment or wetland monitoring experience. Experience or training with Florida wetland delineations and/or wetland permitting, along with wetland delineations with the US Army Corps of Engineers is a plus. Experience with performing wildlife surveys, specifically Federal and State listed species. Familiar with local, state and federal water quality laws (CWA, RHA Section 10, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, etc.). Must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills and be able to independently prepare a complete deliverable report with a focus on QA/QC. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite software. Experience using GPS equipment and developing data dictionaries for specific GPS data collection efforts to feed into GIS data display and map production. Willingness to learn new skills and accept challenging task assignments. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and have a valid driver’s license. Experience towing utility trailers is a plus. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, STD, LTD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. Employee benefits are available to regular full-time and part-time employees in accordance with our company policy. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.