Entry-Level Biologist – Hiring Event with AECOM – Coral Gables, FL

AECOM•Coral Gables, FL

7d•$48,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Biologist to be based in our Coral Gables, FL or Tampa, FL office. We will also consider exceptional candidates in other AECOM locations in the Southeast United States. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Southeast Team. This position will consist of both in-person and virtual (telework) work environments and will include performing environmental impact assessments, marine and terrestrial wetland delineations and functional assessments, protected species surveys, protected upland habitat surveys, stormwater inspections, environmental permitting, and technical report writing. Our EPP Southeast team primarily works on projects in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology or another related field.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with field data collection, research and data review, and preparation of technical reports/documents.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental laws and regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National environmental Policy Act, etc.).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Knowledgeable in using iPads, Android tablets and applications, Trimble GPS survey units, and other data collection tools or similar survey equipment.
GIS capabilities using ESRI and ARCGIS (ArcMap and/or ArcPro) software and ability to create figures or perform analysis on location data sets.
Safety or Health and Safety training (i.e., CPR certification, OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hours).
Team oriented with strong verbal and writing skills and demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
College transcripts with GPA and writing samples.

Responsibilities

Assisting the lead Biologist/Scientist in performing wetland, plants and wildlife, protected upland, intertidal and nearshore marine, and other ecological surveys.
Assisting ecological leads with processing field data and development/originating ecological assessment reports and utilization of equipment such as tablets and GPS units.
Assisting with coordination of various governmental agencies regarding ecological survey protocols, reporting standards, endangered and threatened species coordination, or compliance with environmental permit and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Identify potential environmental impacts through reviews of engineering plans, aerials, field data, desktop research, and GIS databases.
Conduct visual inspections of drainage facilities
Working with the team leads to becoming familiar with our field survey equipment, data forms and other data collection and reporting tools.
Assisting in preparing permit applications, NEPA documents, and other technical information.