Kleinfelder-posted 14 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Tampa, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level 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. Step into Your New Role 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.

  • 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
  • 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.
  • strong time management, problem solving, communication, organizational skills
  • relevant computer/software experience
  • solid technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • ability to travel, both within Florida and nationwide
  • clear driving record
  • ability to work effectively in both team environments and with limited supervision
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
  • 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.
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