Environmental Scientist — Field & GIS Specialist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Texas.

The role supports environmental and regulatory compliance services for a broad client base, performing field delineations, GIS data collection, site assessments, and stormwater management tasks. You will work with biologists and ecologists and report to the environmental group manager, engaging in field work, data analysis, report writing, and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resource-related field.
• 0–3 years of environmental science experience in land development industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field delineations of wetlands and other waters of the U.S.
• Assist with Section 404 permitting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Prepare technical reports
• Conduct tree inventories and tree surveys using GPS equipment
• Prepare GIS-based exhibits
• Prepare stormwater pollution prevention plans and conduct stormwater inspections
• Assist in preparing Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments
• Field locate tree protection fencing and silt fence using GPS equipment
• Collect soil and water samples for lab testing

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Texas.

The role supports environmental and regulatory compliance services for a broad client base, performing field delineations, GIS data collection, site assessments, and stormwater management tasks. You will work with biologists and ecologists and report to the environmental group manager, engaging in field work, data analysis, report writing, and client service.