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Environmental Scientist/Bat Biologist - ( 240002M9 )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Environmental Services team is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Bat Biologist to provide environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for clients in the transportation, renewable energy, electric transmission, and other business sectors. Successful applicants will assist our team of environmental professionals on environmental impact analysis, bat surveys, as well as wetlands, stream, and vegetation assessments/monitoring, and endangered species surveys across the eastern US.
As an Environmental Scientist, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, ecosystem restoration engineers, NEPA specialists, environmental planners, and regulatory experts. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work; it may also involve extensive travel and up to 5 – 10 days at a time in the field and away from home.
Your Key Responsibilities
Support ecological assessment and waterway/wetland regulatory projects
Provide technical expertise in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, environmental permitting, and restoration projects
Conduct varied wildlife and threatened & endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
Prepare documentation pursuant to NEPA, USACE, EPA, USFWS, and other federal, state and local regulatory/permitting programs
Support Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
Support Bat mist-net surveys, Bat acoustic surveys, Acoustic data analysis and Wildlife radio-tracking
Assist with environmental permit applications and endangered resource record reviews
Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data; and
Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
Technical report and memorandum writing
Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner
Maintain Stantec’s high standard of quality control and quality assurance
Effective communication with colleagues, clients, and agency personnel
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience conducting fieldwork, including wetland delineations, using at least one of the USACE Midwest, Northeast and Northcentral Regional Supplements
Experience setting acoustic detectors for survey and data download, organization, and analysis using automated software programs. Manual vetting experience a plus.
Strong problem-solution orientation, detail oriented and resourceful
Flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on and potentially lead multiple tasks subject to project deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word & Excel
Ability to travel to work locations with some overnight travel capacity
Valid Driver’s License
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in botany, plant ecology, wetlands ecology, riparian ecology, conservation biology, or related science
Minimum 3-5 years of related, professional experience
Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 5 - 10 days at a time) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-Maryland-Laurel
Other Locations : United States-Maryland
Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jun 27, 2024, 6:21:44 AM
Req ID: 240002M9
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