Environmental Scientist

Breedlove, Dennis & Associates; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Breedlove, Dennis & Associates seeks an Environmental Scientist to participate in diverse environmental projects, conducting field investigations, data collection, and technical report preparation under supervision. The role emphasizes independent work while collaborating with a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities include wetland delineation, species surveys, regulatory permit applications, data analysis, and preparation of environmental reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant science field; two years of environmental scientist experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and laboratory sample collection; evaluate environmental conditions using standard methods.
• Assist in preparing work scopes, field and project plans, reports, and technical memoranda.
• Perform habitat classification and surveys for threatened species; conduct wetland delineation and data analysis.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data collection

Data analysis

Technical writing

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of a Project Manager or Team Leader, the successful candidate will participate in a variety of environmental projects involving field investigations, data collection, analysis, and technical report preparation.

Responsibilities include conducting wetland delineations, listed species surveys, and ecological assessments; analyzing environmental data; identifying impacts and practical solutions; and preparing technical reports and permit applications. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative project team.

Responsibilities

Duties are dynamic and may evolve based on project needs and organizational changes. Responsibilities are tailored to leverage previous experience.

• Conducts fieldwork and laboratory sample/data collection, evaluates environmental conditions using standard scientific methods
• Assists in preparing work scopes, field and project-wide plans, project reports, and technical memoranda
• Performs habitat classification, surveys for threatened and endangered species, conducts wetland delineation to identify and classify wetland areas, analyzes data to identify environmental impacts and develop solutions
• Evaluates data and prepares written reports and environmental permit applications, prepares literature summaries and conducts regulatory reviews
• Strong work ethic to ensure job requirements are completed with a safety-first approach
• Provides technical support including budget tracking, and client or regulatory communications
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams consisting of clients, planners, engineers, and regulatory staff

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science) from an accredited university, with two years of experience as an Environmental Scientist or equivalent
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gopher Tortoise Agent Permit is highly desirable
• Valid Florida Driver License

Job Conditions

• Primarily field-based work, with potential to work beyond the typical work week
• Daily travel to field sites and frequent overnight travel isrequired, depending on project demands
• Overnight travel for consecutive days is required
• Physical work in varying weather conditions in natural outdoor settings, with lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of driving a work vehicle

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualification

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off