Environmental Scientist
Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
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Job Summary
Company:Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc.
Locations:Louisville KY
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:224970
Position Overview
Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist Ecologist or Biologist to join our growing team in Louisville Kentucky. This position will support a multi-disciplinary team that is at the forefront of developing innovative restoration approaches. The right person for this position will have a passion for restoring degraded streams and wetlands proven problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. The role will be a mixture of fieldwork and office-based work.
Job Duties
The ideal candidate will work on all aspects of stream and wetland restoration; specific responsibilities will include:
Travel to restoration sites throughout Kentucky. Travel to other states may be required
Installation maintenance and analysis of sensor networks
Vegetation surveys and vegetation community mapping
The development of geospatial data and maps including survey activities using handheld and GNSS receivers
Bat roost tree and habitat surveys
Stream and wetland delineation and quality assessment
Mapping exotic/invasive species and coordinating with subcontractors for maintenance activities
Contributing to project proposals mitigation plans reports and presentations
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications:
Minimum of a four-year degree in environmental science biology ecology conservation or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to perform professional ecological monitoring with consulting experience preferred
Native plant identification knowledge preferred
Strong technical and quantitative skills
Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Willingness to spend long days in the field over rugged terrain and in inclement weather
Valid drivers license and have a good driving record.
Additional Information
What We Offer:*
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
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.
Divisional Overview
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%
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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