Field Ecologist (Florida) - Protected Species & Field Work

Kleinfelder Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join its Tampa, FL office. You will support ecological field assessments for mining, energy, and development projects, including protected species surveys and tortoise relocations.

The role emphasizes field work (about 80%) with documentation, data management, and reporting, requiring strong technical writing and coordination with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in natural resources (biological, zoology, botany, ecology or environmental science).
• Experience conducting threatened and endangered species surveys per FWC/USFWS guidelines.
• Lead gopher tortoise relocation efforts including mechanical excavation.
• Minimum 3 years of natural resources experience.
• Proficiency with ESRI Field Maps and sub-meter GPS data processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist ecological field assessments for mining, energy, and commercial projects.
• Conduct protected species surveys and gopher tortoise relocations.
• Support vegetative, hydrologic and water quality monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordinate with team, project managers, clients and regulators as needed.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources

Tools

ESRI Field Maps

GPS (sub-meter)

MSHA training (New Miner)

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking an Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join its Tampa, FL office. You will support ecological field assessments for mining, energy, and development projects, including protected species surveys and tortoise relocations.

The role emphasizes field work (about 80%) with documentation, data management, and reporting, requiring strong technical writing and coordination with clients and regulators.