Biologist/Environmental Scientist

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Job description

Biologist/Environmental Scientist - ( 210002M1 )

Description

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

We are looking for a field biologist/environmental scientist to conduct a variety of environmental field surveys for our clients in the public and private sectors. The selected candidate will assist our team of environmental professionals with the delineation and assessment of upland and wetland habitats, wildlife surveys, and other data collection and analysis in support of projects in Florida and across the Gulf Coast.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct jurisdictional wetland delineations and wetland functional assessments in accordance with applicable agency regulations
• Conduct vegetation inventories and monitoring
• Conduct wildlife surveys and habitat assessments for listed species
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze ecological/environmental data
• Prepare report documentation and supporting materials for client and regulatory agency submittals

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated field experience and skills in an applicable science/discipline (e.g., botany, ornithology, herpetology, soil science, wetland science).
• Strong field botany and plant taxonomy skills are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb field observation skills and strong attention to detail.
• A positive attitude in all working conditions.
• Strong computer and technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office; database software). Experience with GPS and digital field collection equipment is a plus.
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work in rural wilderness settings.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and the promotion of safe behaviors.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license.
• Experience operating field vehicles (e.g., 4-wheel drive trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and/or boats) is a plus
• Shallow-water snorkeling and SCUBA experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in remote areas for extended periods (up to 20% of the time), including overnight travel, is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline (Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Soil Science or related natural resources field). One to three years of experience conducting applied environmental field surveys is desired. Experience with Trimble hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS-based survey and digital data collection equipment (e.g., field tablets, data loggers) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions
• Walking distances up to 10 miles per day over rough and/or heavily vegetated terrain
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Carrying up to a 20-pound backpack up to 8 hours per day
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Climbing, crossing fences, balancing, walking/wading in shallow water
• Wearing common protective or safety equipment (PPE)
• Working with handheld data collection equipment
• Driving
• Office work with computers

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : United States-Florida-Naples

Other Locations : United States-Florida-Fort Myers, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-Sarasota

Job : Environmental Scientist

Organization : BC-2256 Environmental Services-US Gulf

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 26, 2021, 12:56:42 PM

Req ID: 210002M1

Vaccine Policy: Beginning December 8, 2021, Stantec requires North America employees in many positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom a reasonable accommodation has been granted because a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, as required by law.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans