Junior Ecologist: Field Surveys & Wetland Delineation

Comunidade Metodista; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Job summary

Terracon, in Savannah, GA, is seeking an entry level Ecologist/Scientist to join the Environmental Planning team. The role involves field surveys, including wetland delineations and habitat assessments, and assisting with report preparation for diverse projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a natural resources field, with GIS/Office skills considered a plus, and must be able to work outdoors in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Natural Resources, Botany, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Soils Science, or other relevant field of study.
• Ability to work outdoors on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions on field assignments ranging from one day to several days or weeks at a time.
• Willingness to learn Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, local & state requirements).
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently and with a team, and strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Experience in use of GIS and Microsoft Office software, including electronic document preparation is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys including wetland delineation, listed species evaluations, mitigation assessment, vegetative sampling, hydrologic monitoring, and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling.
• Assist with state and federal environmental permitting applications.
• Assist with periodic stream and/or wetland mitigation monitoring activities.
• Conducts data entry and helps to assemble in written reports.
• Assists with drafting written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources

Master's degree in Ecology/Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

GPS

Job description

Terracon, in Savannah, GA, is seeking an entry level Ecologist/Scientist to join the Environmental Planning team. The role involves field surveys, including wetland delineations and habitat assessments, and assisting with report preparation for diverse projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a natural resources field, with GIS/Office skills considered a plus, and must be able to work outdoors in challenging conditions.