Environmental Scientist

VHB; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

VHB’s Orlando, FL office is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Team, delivering projects for transportation, energy, and land development clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with state Water Management District and USACE permitting, as well as field delineations for wetlands and protected species surveys.

Responsibilities include preparing studies and reports, assisting with permit applications, and conducting construction monitoring to ensure permit

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of fieldwork experience in natural habitats.
• BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Landscape Architecture, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources); master’s degree may substitute for 2 years experience.
• Experience using ESRI-GIS ArcPro.
• Ability to work in a busy office with significant computer use.
• Frequent travel (25-50%), overnight stays often required.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), WPIT, Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent, or other certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare natural resource studies and technical reports after field efforts.
• Assist with federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Monitor environmental compliance during construction and prepare inspection reports.
• Act as a biological monitor on-site to protect rare species per permit conditions.
• Assist with wetland delineations, soil mapping, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
• Conduct monitoring for permit compliance including wetland and water quality checks.
• Use field instruments to measure environmental parameters and document activities with data collection tools.
• Mentor or supervise junior team members as needed.

Skills

Field knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Problem solving

Construction monitoring

Plant species ID

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

BS in natural science

PWS/WPIT certifications

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS ArcPro

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Orlando, FL office is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental Team working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy, and land development clients. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with development of state Water Management District and USACE Permitting, conducting natural resource field delineations such as wetland and waters delineation, protected species surveys, and project environmental compliance monitoring.

Overview

VHB’s Orlando, FL office is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental Team working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy, and land development clients. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with development of state Water Management District and USACE Permitting, conducting natural resource field delineations such as wetland and waters delineation, protected species surveys, and project environmental compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare natural resource studies and technical reports following field efforts
• Assist with federal, state, and local environmental permit applications
• Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports.
• Act as a biological monitor on-site during construction to prevent impacts to rare, threatened, and endangered species in accordance with permit conditions and best management practices.
• Assist with natural resource surveys that may include wetland delineations, soil mapping, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
• Conducted monitoring for permit compliance include wetland and water quality monitoring.
• Uses field instruments to measure environmental parameters in samples (e.g., organic vapors, pH, conductivity, oxygen reduction potential, dissolved oxygen, turbidity).
• Documents field activities through electronic data collection applications, field book entries, data collection forms, GPS receivers, and photographs.
• May provide technical guidance to or supervise junior team members. May assign tasks to and coordinate work with junior team members.

Skills And Attributes

• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and methodologies in environmental science
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to details, planning and quality
• Highly motivated and team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues
• Experience in environmental construction monitoring and interface with contractors
• Experience in identifying plant species, soils, and natural communities is a plus
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations is plus
• Stormwater Inspection experience is a plus
• General understanding of PD&E and NEPA policies and procedures for FDOT, FAA, and other transportation agencies is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of fieldwork experience in natural habitats
• BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Landscape Architecture, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources) (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• Experience using industry-standard software equipment (ESRI-GIS) ArcPro.
• Requires ability to work in a busy office environment with significant computer use.
• Frequent travel (25-50%) often required overnight stays to locations with various weather conditions (including excessive heat and rain).
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT), and Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent, or other professional certification is plus.
• Valid driver's license

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship either now or in the future

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Orlando, FL, is $55,000 to $75,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

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