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AECOM · 2 weeks ago

Entry-Level Biologist – Networking Event with AECOM – Coral Gables, FL

Orlando, FL

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$46K/yr - $65K/yr

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are hosting a hiring event for an Entry-Level Biologist, where candidates will have the chance to learn about career opportunities and participate in interviews for positions within their Environmental Planning and Permitting Southeast Team.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assisting the lead Biologist/Scientist in performing wetland, plants and wildlife, protected upland, intertidal and nearshore marine, and other ecological surveys

Assisting ecological leads with processing field data and development/originating ecological assessment reports and utilization of equipment such as tablets and GPS units

Assisting with coordination of various governmental agencies regarding ecological survey protocols, reporting standards, endangered and threatened species coordination, or compliance with environmental permit and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Identify potential environmental impacts through reviews of engineering plans, aerials, field data, desktop research, and GIS databases

Conduct visual inspections of drainage facilities

Working with the team leads to becoming familiar with our field survey equipment, data forms and other data collection and reporting tools

Assisting in preparing permit applications, NEPA documents, and other technical information

Qualification

Environmental Science degreeField data collectionTechnical report writingEnvironmental lawsMicrosoft Office SuiteGIS capabilitiesHealthSafety trainingCommunication skillsTeam orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology or another related field

The position requires fieldwork, and the candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to travel overnight. Field work may require working long days outdoors, over uneven densely vegetated terrain, sometimes under rigorous conditions (e.g., hot and/or rainy weather, remote areas, in a variety of habitats)

Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Experience with field data collection, research and data review, and preparation of technical reports/documents

Knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental laws and regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, etc.)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Knowledgeable in using iPads, Android tablets and applications, Trimble GPS survey units, tablets, and other data collection tools or similar survey equipment

GIS capabilities using ESRI and ARCGIS (ArcMap and/or ArcPro) software and ability to create figures or perform analysis on location data sets

Strong verbal and written communication skills and technical writing

Safety or Health and Safety training (i.e., CPR certification, OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hours)

Team oriented with strong verbal and writing skills and demonstrates professionalism and accountability

High degree of self-motivation and ability to work both independently and in a team setting

College transcripts with GPA and writing samples