Environmental Scientist III, Veteran Jobs

Primary Function: 

Under general supervision, conducts environmental permitting activities, including but not limited to preparing, processing, and/or providing support documentation for Federal, State, and local government environmental permit applications. Performs as a fully qualified professional proficient in the use and application of scientific principles, theories, practices and company standards in their discipline. Assignments may also involve GPS data collection and application of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, and GIS.

Primary Duties:

• Performs site visits to conduct wetland delineations, field observations, listed species surveys, critical habitat evaluations and collect other field data.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluation, plan and permit projects.
• Prepares documentation and applications relating to Statewide Environmental Resource Permits, Federal 404 permitting, and local government permitting.
• May serve as team leader in small projects.
• May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with clients, other project professionals, and regulatory agency staff pertaining to specific       projects/tasks.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Normally requires a 4-year degree in biology, environmental science, geology or related science and typically 3-5 years’ related experience, or a Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience. This includes considerable experience in conducting wetland delineations, seasonal high water level determinations, listed species surveys, state and federal wetland permitting as well as utilizing technical software and computers related to the discipline. Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent,
Professional Wetland Scientist, and/or Certified Professional Soil Scientist is preferred.

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Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We are not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Accommodations will be made available for all who need them, including Veterans.