Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

Under the direction of a Project Manager or Team Leader, the successful candidate will participate in a variety of environmental projects involving field investigations, data collection, analysis, and technical report preparation.

Responsibilities include conducting wetland delineations, listed species surveys, and ecological assessments; analyzing environmental data; identifying impacts and practical solutions; and preparing technical reports and permit applications. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative project team.

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties are dynamic and may evolve based on project needs and organizational changes. Responsibilities are tailored to leverage previous experience.

• Conducts fieldwork and laboratory sample/data collection, evaluates environmental conditions using standard scientific methods
• Assists in preparing work scopes, field and project-wide plans, project reports, and technical memoranda
• Performs habitat classification, surveys for threatened and endangered species, conducts wetland delineation to identify and classify wetland areas, analyzes data to identify environmental impacts and develop solutions
• Evaluates data and prepares written reports and environmental permit applications, prepares literature summaries and conducts regulatory reviews
• Strong work ethic to ensure job requirements are completed with a safety-first approach
• Provides technical support including budget tracking, and client or regulatory communications
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams consisting of clients, planners, engineers, and regulatory staff

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science) from an accredited university, with two years of experience as an Environmental Scientist or equivalent
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gopher Tortoise Agent Permit is highly desirable
• Valid Florida Driver License

Job Conditions:

• Primarily field-based work, with potential to work beyond the typical work week
• Daily travel to field sites and frequent overnight travel is required, depending on project demands
• Overnight travel for consecutive days is required
• Physical work in varying weather conditions in natural outdoor settings, with lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of driving a work vehicle

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualification
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance