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Environmental Science Associates · 1 day ago

Environmental/Field Biologist

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. They are seeking a highly motivated Environmental/Field Biologist to join their team in the Southeast region, responsible for conducting plant and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and delivering quality technical written work products.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply critical thinking and problem solving to select and apply standard techniques, methods and procedures for a wide range of basic to lower complexity biological studies, may serve as a technical specialist

Perform biological field studies such as habitat and species surveys, habitat inventories and assessments, wetland and stream delineations, compliance monitoring and habitat restoration. You will assist in field data collection, quality control, and analysis in support of permit applications, environmental support documentation, and ecological design and plan development

You will possess a basic understanding of regulations, policies, and principles in the topic and location of expertise

You will serve as a contributing author of environmental documents potentially including technical memoranda, biological assessments/evaluations, scientific discipline reports, and/or sections of NEPA analyses, resource-related permit applications and/or other documents. You will prepare draft documents that are clear, concise, well-written and supported

You will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will have strong writing skills, effective oral presentation skills, listening skills, and the ability to present information understandably about basic or moderately complex topics

You will write technical reports describing data collection methods and results. You will develop and adhere to data collection and quality control procedures

You will perform projects functions such as development and tracking of scope, schedule, and invoices You will deliver project assignments on time and within budget. You will check work for errors, accuracy, and applicability to project needs

You take the initiative to provide mentoring to more junior staff

You will work at your desk and outdoors – within a variety of habitat communities including fresh and saltwater marshes, forested systems, uplands, developed communities and on water work (e.g., streams, rivers, estuaries, open water)

Thrive in a fast-paced, exciting, and challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working on a team or independently

Other ad-hoc tasks as needed

Qualification

Ecological assessmentsBiological fieldworkTechnical writingWetland delineationsHabitat restorationEnvironmental regulationsGIS softwareField data collectionTeam collaborationCritical thinkingCommunication skillsMentoringProblem solving

Required

Hold a bachelor's degree in a natural science field (e.g. biology, ecology, environmental science)

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in relevant scientific or environmental consulting

Specialization in one or more areas, including botany, arboriculture, ecology, wetlands, wildlife, Florida-specific local/state/federal permitting, habitat restoration, conservation/resource management planning, and similar natural resource-related disciplines

Experienced biologist who performs natural resource-related evaluations and technical studies

Confident leading biological fieldwork efforts including habitat surveys, protected species surveys, wetland delineations, and ecological monitoring

Comprehensive understanding of applicable standard methods to conduct ecological assessments and solve basic technical challenges

Understand and follow environmental regulations and policies relevant to project locations

Prior experience serving as a technical lead or manager on projects

Comfortable collaborating with team members to meet project goals and share knowledge

Contributes to technical writing for environmental documents (e.g., assessments, permit applications, NEPA sections)

Drafts clear, well-supported reports and memoranda with guidance from senior staff

Take initiative, communicate effectively, and contribute to a respectful, feedback-driven team culture

Comfortable working in and around water

Experience working with tools, all-terrain vehicles and/or on boats

Enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack

Able to lift at least 50 pounds

Confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments

Physical outdoor work may include work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground in a variety of environments, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas

May be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions

Some night and/or weekend work may be required

Preferred

Certified/Trained Boat Operator

Primary Caracara Observer

Qualified to analyze bat acoustic data

Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent

Certified Arborist

Professional Wetland Scientist

Competent at state and federal wetland delineations

Previous experience with software like Field Maps, Collector, Survey123, and GIS

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family)

Annual allocations of company shares through our ESOP

A 401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development bonuses

Attendance at conferences

Company

Environmental Science Associates

Environmental Science Associates is a environmental science and planning firm.

Founded in 1969

San Francisco, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.esassoc.com

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