Environmental Scientist

VHB•Orlando, FL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Orlando, FL office is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental Team working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy, and land development clients. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with development of state Water Management District and USACE Permitting, conducting natural resource field delineations such as wetland and waters delineation, protected species surveys, and project environmental compliance monitoring.

Requirements

1-3 years of fieldwork experience in natural habitats
BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Landscape Architecture, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources) (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
Experience using industry-standard software equipment (ESRI-GIS) ArcPro.
Requires ability to work in a busy office environment with significant computer use.
Frequent travel (25-50%) often required oversight stays to locations with various weather conditions (including excessive heat and rain).
Valid driver's license
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship either now or in the future.
Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and methodologies in environmental science
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional attention to details, planning and quality
Highly motivated and team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental construction monitoring and interface with contractors
Experience in identifying plant species, soils, and natural communities is a plus
Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations is plus
Stormwater Inspection experience is a plus
General understanding of PD&E and NEPA policies and procedures for FDOT, FAA, and other transportation agencies is a plus
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT), and Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent, or other professional certification is plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare natural resource studies and technical reports following field efforts
Assist with federal, state, and local environmental permit applications
Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports.
Act as a biological monitor on-site during construction to prevent impacts to rare, threatened, and endangered species in accordance with permit conditions and best management practices.
Assist with natural resource surveys that may include wetland delineations, soil mapping, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
Conducted monitoring for permit compliance include wetland and water quality monitoring.
Uses field instruments to measure environmental parameters in samples (e.g., organic vapors, pH, conductivity, oxygen reduction potential, dissolved oxygen, turbidity).
Documents field activities through electronic data collection applications, field book entries, data collection forms, GPS receivers, and photographs.
May provide technical guidance to or supervise junior team members. May assign tasks to and coordinate work with junior team members.