Natural Resource Specialist/ESG

About the role

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is an industry leader offering environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to diverse market sectors. We seek an entry to mid-level Biologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and environmental remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform work associated with environmental permitting, including natural resources inventory, wetland delineations, species assessments, and environmental sampling (chemical and biological).
• Field work including completing wetland delineations, assessments, and monitoring as well as conducting species surveys.
• Utilize ATVs in the field to perform various wetland and ecological assessments.
• Prepare wetland monitoring and other natural resource related summary reports.
• 401/404 Permitting Documents and Agency Coordination, use of COE Regional Supplements for 404 wetland delineations.
• Perform Phase 1 and 2 environmental site assessments (soil, groundwater, soil gas, air, etc.), sampling, monitoring well installation, and related reporting.
• Communicate with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues.
• Ensure adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required. A Master's of Science is preferred.
• 0-5+ years of related experience, with hands-on field and office project/task execution, preferably in a responsible position commensurate with employment level.
• Experience with plant identification of wetland and/or upland species, especially in Florida.
• Experience or training with Florida wetland delineations and/or wetland permitting, along with wetland delineations with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Experience with wildlife surveys, specifically Federal and State listed species.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal water quality laws (CWA, RHA Section 10, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, etc.).
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, capable of preparing complete deliverable reports with a focus on Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software.
• Experience using GPS equipment and developing data dictionaries for specific GPS data collection efforts to feed into GIS data display and map production.
• Willingness to learn new skills and accept challenging task assignments.

Skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal water quality laws (CWA, RHA Section 10, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, etc.)
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software
• Experience using GPS equipment and developing data dictionaries for specific GPS data collection efforts

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, STD, LTD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. Employee benefits are available to regular full-time and part-time employees in accordance with our company policy.