Scientist II

True Environmental; Guam; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Sundance Consultants, part of True Environmental and its partner firms, seeks a Scientist II for a mix of office-based tasks and field activities in Guam. You will lead and support environmental permitting, project planning, field studies, data review, and report writing with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include managing field surveys, NEPA support, and ensuring adherence to safety and permitting requirements in coastal and marine settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or Ecology or related field.
• Five to ten years of experience on Guam.
• Able to work in both the office and the field.
• Understanding of natural resources and environmental permitting within the Marianas region.

Responsibilities

• Flora and Fauna Surveys
• Surveys for protected animals and plants (federal and territorial) using methods accepted by USFWS and DAWR
• Wetland delineations in tropical freshwater and estuarine environments
• Interpretation of natural resources data and application of the data to manage the surveyed species
• Natural resource field studies
• NEPA support

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology/Ecology or related field

Job description

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at Sundance-inc.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

The Scientist II position will include a combination of office-based tasks and field activities and daily interactions with a multidisciplinary team of scientists/engineers.

Responsibilities include management/execution of environmental permitting activities with a heavy emphasis on proposal preparation, project planning, supervising field studies, data review, and report writing.

What you’ll do

• Flora and Fauna Surveys
• Surveys for protected animals and plants (federal and territorial) using methods accepted by USFWS and DAWR
• Wetland delineations in tropical freshwater and estuarine environments
• Interpretation of natural resources data and application of the data to manage the surveyed species
• Natural resource field studies
• NEPA support

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Ecology, or a related natural resources field.

• Must have five to ten years of experience on Guam.

• An understanding of natural resources and environmental resource permitting within the Marianas region and/or coastal settings.
• Able to work in both the office and field.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to learn quickly are vital.

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information at an appropriate level of communication with varying levels of project staff.
• Attention to detail in following safety plans, work plans, collecting data, and preparing reports.
• Ability to acquireaccess on military installations and have a valid driver license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol tests.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass post-employment physical.

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs. on occasion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.