Botanist

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Botanist to join our team of environmental professionals. This position would preferably be based in our Kansas City (Overland Park), Kansas office.

Responsibilities

• Variety of projects and clients keep the work interesting and fulfilling
• Field sampling techniques and scientific equipment used
• Leading and performing field sampling techniques and using scientific equipment such as hand-held GPS units, data entry devices (tablets, iPads, etc.), soil augers, quadrats, and other sampling equipment
• Advanced technical writing skills to draft professional plans, technical reports, correspondence, permit applications, etc.
• Effective communication project status to project manager and appropriate staff
• Pass drug test, background check, physical, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
• Ability to work independently
• Advocate for the Company’s and client’s health and safety programs
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather
• Develop work plans, schedules and budgets for proposals
• Data collection and analysis
• Technical report writing including environmental review documents
• ArcGIS-online mapping and analysis
• Quality assurance/quality control of project deliverables

Requirements

• Experience in leading and performing field sampling techniques and using scientific equipment such as hand-held GPS units, data entry devices (tablets, iPads, etc.), soil augers, quadrats, and other sampling equipment
• Advanced technical writing skills sufficient to draft professional plans, technical reports, correspondence, permit applications, etc.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Prior NEPA experience a plus
• Prior consulting work-related experience conducting field surveys, data analysis, technical report and permit application writing preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resources or environmental science (botany, biology, ecology, environmental management, natural resources, wildlife biology) or related discipline; Master’s Degree preferred
• 5 or more years of experience required; 10 or more years of experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, alcohol screen, and baseline physical
• Ability to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions as needed
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing, specifically Microsoft Office products
• Experience using GIS software and ESRI ArcMap programs preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy

Benefits

Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position may require up to 60% travel for project work.