Ecological Consultant

Description

• Utilizes Tremble GNSS equipment, generate, manage, and manipulate spatial data
• Conducts fieldwork in the role of Applied Ecologist, producing wetland delineations, imperiled species investigations, protected tree inventories, and FNAI plant community identification and mapping
• Answers client questions and assists them promptly
• Follows safety procedures.
• Utilizes ArcMap to generate high-quality maps, sketches, and other graphics for technical reports and environmental permit applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental biology, Forestry, or related field
• Ability to create reports based on the information gathered
• Proficiency with ArcMap, Tremble GPS
• Lifting and/or occasionally moving up to thirty-five pounds can be expected, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Fieldwork may involve exposure to various environmental conditions, including outdoor work in different weather conditions and potentially remote or challenging locations
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria), may or may not be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role
• Knowledge and usage of proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of sediment biogeochemistry and wetland hydrology
• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk and hear. Body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Regular attendance is required.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex ecological and regulatory concepts to both subject matter experts and the general public
• Proficiently operates a computer
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment, be a strong multi-tasker, and be a team player
• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Proficiency in wetland delineation with demonstrable experience
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance