Field Botanist & Ecological Survey Specialist

Botanical Society of America; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Botanist to join their team in Kansas City, KS. The position involves conducting habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in natural resources or environmental science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in GIS software and technical writing are essential as well as a commitment to safety and quality in environmental projects. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental science or related field.
• Ability to lead field sampling and data collection.
• Advanced technical writing skills for reports and applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation surveys and habitat assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and applications for regulatory review.
• Organize and direct field teams for various projects.

Skills

Field sampling techniques

Technical writing

GIS software

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in natural resources or environmental science

Tools

ESRI ArcMap

Microsoft Office products

Job description

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Botanist to join their team in Kansas City, KS. The position involves conducting habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in natural resources or environmental science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in GIS software and technical writing are essential as well as a commitment to safety and quality in environmental projects. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered.