Entry Level Environmental Scientist

DewberryRichmond, VA
$63,000 - $65,200Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist in our Richmond, VA office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This full-time opening will provide the applicant with the opportunity to work as part of a team in all facets of environmental services including wetland science, regulatory permitting, and NEPA documentation. The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of experience. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or a related field.
  • 0-3 years of related experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office software.
  • Desire to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Local Virginia, Maryland and/or District of Columbia experience
  • Certified arborist

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct field delineations of wetlands and Waters of the US.
  • Prepare delineation reports, functional assessments, mitigation plans, and jurisdictional determinations.
  • Prepare permit applications under Sections 404/401 of the Clean Water Act.
  • Coordinate with state, federal, and local regulators as appropriate.
  • Conduct vegetation and wildlife habitat surveys.
  • Conduct threatened and endangered species surveys.
  • Research and write NEPA documents.
  • Prepare consultations with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Prepare Section 106 consultations with the State Historic Preservation Officer.
  • Conduct permit compliance monitoring and assist in conducting environmental site assessments.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microstation and /or GIS.
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