Entry Level Environmental Scientist

VHB

  • Sarasota, FL
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Overview:ABOUT THE POSITIONVHB’s Southeast Environmental Services team has an immediate need for an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our growing practice in Sarasota, Florida. The successful candidate will get to work on a variety of projects across energy, transportation, real estate, and/or local government markets.Responsibilities
  • Wetland delineations
  • Protected species surveys
  • GIS, geodatabases, and basic mapmaking
  • Plant identification and vegetation inventories
  • GPS, mobile technology, and data management
  • Writing and technical reporting
Skills & Abilities
  • Mapping and data assessment using GIS
  • Ability to understand basic engineering plans
  • Navigate using hand-held GPS and engineering plans
  • Ability to identify flora within Florida, using online resources and/or other technical keys/regional references.
  • Technical writing and statistical analysis
  • Ability to travel on short notice, at night, and/or on weekend shifts, and potentially for extended periods of time throughout Florida
  • Ability to endure harsh outdoor environments in uncomfortable/extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.
  • Excellent attention to detail, team oriented, and flexible
  • Ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Comfort encountering wildlife while performing fieldwork.
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate vehicles/vessels to access sites (e.g. ATV, small boats, kayaks, and four-wheel drive vehicles).
  • Ability to perform field inspections including climb ladders and stairs, walk on slopes, lift and carry 40 pounds over a distance of up to 100 yards.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 0-1 year of fieldwork experience in natural habitats, whether through coursework, internships or professional experience
  • BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Zoology, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources)
  • Internship experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license.
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating , which includes:
  • Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
  • Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
  • Focus on learning, development, and career growth
  • Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.#LI-JD1#LI-Hybrid

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