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    Environmental Scientist I - Columbia, United States - Straughan Environmental Inc

    Straughan Environmental Inc
    Straughan Environmental Inc Columbia, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionDescription:

    Who We Are

    Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career

    Job Purpose

    Straughan is currently seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Scientist I to join our Natural Resources Team.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Assist with wetland delineations and monitoring (vegetation, soils, and hydrology)
    • Assist with stream assessments and restoration monitoring (stream pattern and profile)
    • Assist with water quality monitoring (water chemistry, groundwater, stormwater, and biology)
    • Assist with Forest Stand Delineations, Forest Conservation Plans, and other plant community evaluations
    • Summarize data and write technical reports
    • Assist with reviewing and organizing data and program documentation
    • Create/interpret ArcGIS maps for use in the field and reports and conduct basic geo-processing analyses
    • Other tasks associated with the Clean Water Act, Maryland Forest Conservation Act, Critical Area Act, and/or other Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies
    Requirements:

    Qualifications

    • Education Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Biology, or related field
    • Experience Minimum of one year of experience working in a related field.
    • Proficiency in MS Office computer software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) and ArcGIS.
    • Well-developed organizational and communication skills.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.
    • Familiarity with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies
    • Mid-Atlantic plant identification
    • Familiarity with AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation
    • Experience using GPS field equipment
    • Experience with various water quality monitoring tools
    • Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, FieldMaps, Survey 123
    • Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and/or Python
    • Available to occasionally work extended days, weekends, and/or limited overnight travel
    • Contributing member of professional organizations

    Physical Requirements

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

    perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

    disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
    • Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
    • Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
    • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

    COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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



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