Environmental Scientist On Call - Williamsburg
2 days ago
Job description
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB's Natural Sciences Team in Williamsburg, VA is seeking an on-call Environmental Scientists to support our existing team. We anticipate an average of 20-30 hours a week from April through August predicated upon our full-time regular staff having billable work assignments for you.
Key responsibilities will include conducting natural resources field surveys and assisting in the preparation of technical reports. Tasks include stream, wetland, and buffer delineations, floristic inventories and monitoring, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, and completing permitting applications for environmental compliance. Other tasks will include preparation of data forms, photo logs, memoranda, and summary reports, and supporting documentation for federal, state, and local environmental permit applications. All tasks will be performed under the guidance of our experienced scientists.
Responsibilities
- Assists with natural resource studies (e.g. stream, wetland, and buffer delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys). Field duties will include GPS data collection, habitat mapping, vegetation monitoring, wildlife surveys and other field assessments, as needed.
- Assists in the collection and analysis of data (e.g. samples, reports, maps, drawings, tests, aerial photographs, evaluation, plan, and permit projects). Using prescribed methods, performs field observations and gathers environmental data samples.
- Assists project managers with development of federal, state, and local permit support documents.
- GIS mapping and data analysis.
- Assists with construction oversight and permit compliance monitoring, as needed.
- Writes routine technical reports. Drafts notes, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to travel on short notice, at night, and/or on weekend shifts, and potentially for extended periods of time.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of team in an office setting, remote field locations, and/or in challenging weather conditions.
- Highly organized
- Proficiency with ESRI GIS programs and all programs associated with Microsoft Office.
- Desired experience with mobile data collection including Trimble GPS products and software, knowledge of plants and wildlife throughout the southeastern US.
- Aptitude for learning on the job.
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to grow professionally.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems.
- Strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Completed a Bachelor (B.S.) program in biology, environmental science, or a closely related major.
- 0–1 years of experience in applied research and/or an environmental consulting environment.
- 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 employee experience, 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.
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