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Company:Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc.
Locations:Virginia Beach VA
Additional Locations:na
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:207125
Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company is seeking a full-time entry to junior-level Environmental Scientist to join our team in the Hampton Roads Virginia Office. We are looking for a motivated team player that will provide field and task support to the Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation Team.
Responsibilities will include performing field activities (e.g. site visits sampling inspections) task management research analysis and interpretation of analytical results and field-collected data working on assignments with project managers and fellow team members and coordinating with various subject matter experts. The ability to handle multiple project assignments with deadlines utilizing oral and written communications skills are a must.
Primary activities will include preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; conduct soil groundwater air and surface water sampling; logging soil borings oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations and collection of representative subsurface media samples; oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities; and the preparation of summary reports under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional.
Project meetings fieldwork and professional development assignments may require overnight stays throughout the region. It is estimated that this position will consist of approximately 50% office work and 50% fieldwork.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Fieldwork sampling and technical protocol
Experience with data analysis presentation reduction and evaluation; and writing technical reports a must
Excellent writing skills; candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced
Ability to take initiative and resolve problems with a team building mentality
Ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with WSSI personnel at all levels
Must maintain a valid drivers license and ability to operate company vehicles
Education and Experience Requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in Geo-Science (e.g. Geology Hydrogeology) Chemistry Environmental Engineering similar engineering discipline or other closely related field
Experience working with a team to plan and balance the workload of multiple projects or assignments
Experience in assisting with proposal support and development is a plus
HAZWOPER certification or similar vocational certifications and skill sets a plus
Good working knowledge of MS Word Excel and Power Point. Mapping (GIS CAD or similar software) experience a plus
What We Offer:*
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource environmental and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.
Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville Virginia. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .
Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
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