Ecologist / Environmental Scientist
Ecologist / Environmental Scientist
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Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Environmental team is looking for you!From environmental planning permitting remediation and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology Kleinfelder offersa variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is currently seeking an Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our growing Tampa FL office.
Working as part of a team the successful candidate will assist with ecological field assessments for projects in the mining energy and commercial development industries. Primary tasks will include protected species surveys vegetative monitoring hydrologic monitoring water quality sampling and support with other ecological assessments as well as reporting. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the natural resources of Florida and a minimum of 1-2 years of applicable job experience.
Candidate should also possess strong time management problem solving communication organizational skills and have relevant computer/software experience. This position requires solid technical writing and verbal communication skills including coordination with team members and project managers as well as periodically with clients and regulatory agency staff.
Candidate will be required to go through and obtain an MSHA New Miner Training certificate as part of on-the-job training.
This position is anticipatedto be 80% field work/20% officework. Travel (local/overnight) may account for up to 30%.
The ability to travel both within Florida and nationwide and a clear driving record are also required. Potential candidates should be able to work effectively in both team environments and with limited supervision. Candidates should have availability to work outside of typical business hours. Flexibility in daily work schedule and willingness to work long hours in adverse environmental conditions and in remote areas is required.
Qualifications:
- A bachelors degree in the natural resources (i.e. biological zoology botany ecology or environmental science).
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a natural resources professional is required.
- Proficiency in use of Avenza ESRI Field maps a sub-meter GPS and data processing is also desired.
- Experience operating a 4x4 truck preferred.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 85 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose - together we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits:Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits packageincluding:medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.
Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Employment Type
Full-Time
