Mid-Level Scientist

Description

• Prepare documentation and technical reports detailing the findings of ecological surveys and coordinate with state and federal agencies.
• Perform and potentially lead field investigations of projects sites including wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies.
• Provide project task schedules for assigned projects which includes a list of all required ecology documentation and permits, prioritized by project baseline schedules.
• Document, examine, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size within Georgia and the southeast.
• Evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the natural environment.
• Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.
• Evaluate, map, and describe on-site habitats while identifying those potentially suitable to support protected species.
• Perform GPS field mapping, post processing, and distribution of GPS-mapped resources in multiple formats.
• Coordinate with design professionals and overall project team for accurate depiction of natural resources on construction plans and to identify opportunities for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts.

Requirements

• Strong botanical identification skills within the southeast, specifically within the ecoregions comprising Georgia.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, ArcGIS or ArcPro, andGPS.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working with GDOT.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational, task and time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Similar environmental consultation experience related to GDOT and/or other linear projects (including projects with federal funding) and regulatory consultation experience with USACE and/or Georgia EPD.
• Experience with National Environmental Policy Act documentation and/or Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with review and interpretation of construction plans.
• Completion of training courses required for GDOT pre-qualification in the area of Ecology.
• Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone and within a team environment.
• B.A./B.S. or M.S. in a field of Science to commensurate with hiring discipline. This level may be achieved by Scientists with minimum three years’ experience since Bachelor's degree or two years’ experience with Master's degree; typical incumbent has five years' experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance