Environmental Scientist

Wetland Studies and Solutions•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. , a Davey company, is seeking an environmental scientist with one (1) year to three (3) years of experience to join our growing team in our Virginia Beach, Virginia office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in environmental science, forestry, geology or related field.
Field experience and ability to work both independently and on a team is a must.
Working knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to §401/404 Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit program, Virginia Tidal Wetlands Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, local environmental ordinances.
Working knowledge of ASTM Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment Standards.
Working knowledge of RCRA and CERCLA regulations and Virginia regulations.
Experience with digital mapping programs (GIS, CAD, or similar software) and use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced and must be able to communicate clearly with staff and clients.
Ability to lift heavy equipment and objects up to fifty (50) pounds and perform fieldwork in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
Wetland Delineation and Stream Assessments
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Studies and Approvals
Preparation of reports, mapping, and supporting documentation
Participating in industry organizations
Inter-department coordination and communication within WSSI
Other tasks and assistance to other departments at WSSI as needed

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
Group Health Plan.
Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
Charitable matching gift program.