Entry-Level Environmental Scientist — Field & GIS Specialist

Woodard & Curran; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran in Duluth, Georgia is seeking an entry-level scientist to support environmental assessment, compliance, and remediation projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The position involves fieldwork such as wetland delineation, GPS data collection, GIS mapping, and report preparation, with opportunities to travel up to 2–4 weeks. A BS in natural resources or related field is required; MS preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in natural resources, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, environmental engineering, or related discipline.
• MS degree is preferred but not required
• 1-2 years of field experience in ecological and natural sciences is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of eastern US flora and fauna, especially wetland and riparian flora
• Proficiency with GPS hardware and software (EOS Arrow, Trimble, Garmin, Bad Elf, etc.)
• GIS experience (ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcPro, ArcMap, etc) desirable
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
• Ability to work long, physically demanding hours in various weather conditions in remote locations
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and carry field equipment up to 40 lbs
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel as project requires

Responsibilities

• Delineation of wetlands using regional supplements to USACE Wetland Delineation Manual
• Identify episodic, intermittent, and perennial streams
• Complete biological assessments such as aquatic and terrestrial habitat surveys
• GPS/GIS data management and mapping of environmental resources
• Assist with preparation of USACE Section 404 permit applications
• Assist with State 401 Water Quality Certification applications (Georgia EPD)
• Assist with preparation of NPDES construction stormwater permit applications
• Complete E&S inspections on active construction sites
• Conduct environmental sampling with proper integrity and chain-of-custody
• Coordinate samples with labs for analysis
• Site visits to document environmental compliance and reporting

Skills

communication skills

travel willingness

fieldwork endurance

Education

BS in natural resources / ecology / environmental science

MS preferred

Tools

GPS hardware/software

GIS software

HAZWOPER certification

Job description

Woodard & Curran in Duluth, Georgia is seeking an entry-level scientist to support environmental assessment, compliance, and remediation projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The position involves fieldwork such as wetland delineation, GPS data collection, GIS mapping, and report preparation, with opportunities to travel up to 2–4 weeks. A BS in natural resources or related field is required; MS preferred.