Ecologist / Environmental Scientist

Kleinfelder, Inc.•Tampa, FL

35d

About The Position

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions. Kleinfelder is currently seeking an Experienced Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our growing Tampa, FL office. Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will assist with ecological field assessments for projects in the mining, energy, and commercial development industries. Primary tasks will include protected species surveys, vegetative monitoring, hydrologic monitoring, water quality sampling and support with other ecological assessments, as well as reporting. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of the natural resources of Florida and a minimum of 2-5 years of applicable job experience. Candidate should also possess strong time management, problem solving, communication, organizational skills, and have relevant computer/software experience. This position requires solid technical writing and verbal communication skills, including coordination with team members and project managers, as well as periodically with clients and regulatory agency staff. Candidate will be required to go through and obtain an MSHA New Miner Training certificate as part of on-the-job training. This position is anticipated to be 70% field work/30% office work. Travel (local/overnight) may account for up to 30%. The ability to travel, both within Florida and nationwide, and a clear driving record are also required. Potential candidates should be able to work effectively in both team environments and with limited supervision. Candidates should have availability to work outside of typical business hours. Flexibility in daily work schedule and willingness to work long hours in adverse environmental conditions and in remote areas is required. Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.â¯Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. Progress with an Employer that Values You Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in the natural resources (i.e. biological, zoology, botany, ecology or environmental science).
Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a natural resources professional is required.
Candidate should also possess strong time management, problem solving, communication, organizational skills, and have relevant computer/software experience.
This position requires solid technical writing and verbal communication skills
Candidate will be required to go through and obtain an MSHA New Miner Training certificate as part of on-the-job training.
The ability to travel, both within Florida and nationwide, and a clear driving record are also required.
Potential candidates should be able to work effectively in both team environments and with limited supervision.
Candidates should have availability to work outside of typical business hours.
Flexibility in daily work schedule and willingness to work long hours in adverse environmental conditions and in remote areas is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference may be given to candidates having a FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent permit for surveying, bucket trapping and mechanical excavations.
Proficiency in use of Avenza, ESRI Field maps, a sub-meter GPS and data processing is also desired.
Experience operating a 4x4 truck preferred.

Responsibilities

assist with ecological field assessments for projects in the mining, energy, and commercial development industries
protected species surveys
vegetative monitoring
hydrologic monitoring
water quality sampling
support with other ecological assessments
reporting
coordination with team members and project managers, as well as periodically with clients and regulatory agency staff