Entry Level Ecologist
Tracking Code 303378-764 Job Description ENVIRON International Corporation (ENVIRON) is a leading scientific environmental consulting firm providing a broad range of technical services to both public and private sector clients (see www.environcorp.com). ENVIRON has over 75 offices in 16 different countries worldwide and utilizes a unique business model to harness the best technical skill sets for each project regardless of geographical location. A key component of our business model is utilizing cutting edge geospatial modeling and environmental data visualization techniques to complex large and complex data sets to our clients, the public, and the regulatory community. ENVIRON is seeking candidates for an entry-level technical and environmental data visualization position in the natural resource service area of our Ecology & Sediment Management Practice in our Ann Arbor, Michigan office. Primary duties of this position will include assisting senior staff and clients of the firm with environmental data visualization using GIS, EVS, Surfer, Google Earth Pro, or other geospatial or modeling software. Additional duties may include: data analysis, research, and technical consultation in environmental impact assessments, threatened and endangered species assessments, natural resource surveys and sampling, restoration projects, ecological risk assessments, and general ecological support for projects in the Great Lakes and elsewhere in the U.S. Responsibilities may include: * Geospatial visualization of large data sets including fish and wildlife tissue data, sediment chemistry, surface water, and ground water samples. * Fish and wildlife surveys for invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals * Sampling sediment, soil, and water for remediation and investigation * Threatened and endangered species surveys and habitat assessments * Wetland functional assessments and delineations * Environmental review (NEPA) and permitting support * Evaluation of remedial and restoration alternatives * Natural Resource Damage Assessments * Ecological Risk Assessments Required Skills * Geospatial visualization using GIS, Google Earth Pro, EVS, Surfer or other appropriate software * Well developed interpersonal skills (flexibility and aptitude for learning) * Demonstrated problem-solving ability * Critical thinking * Demonstrated oral and written communication skills * Interdisciplinary collaboration * Willingness to travel Required Experience * Minimum of B.S., but M.S. preferred in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecotoxicology or Related Field * 1 to 3 years of experience preferred, consulting experience a plus * Familiarity with geospatial analysis and visualization desired, experience a plus Preferred Experience with the following: * Prior geospatial analysis and visualization with databases and environmental modeling software desired, experience with large and complex data sets a plus * Natural resource field surveys and habitat assessments * Census and sampling techniques for aquatic and terrestrial organisms * Understanding of federal regulations related to natural resource protection such as the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act * Environmental Impact Assessment, renewable experience a plus Restoration design and implementation, Great Lakes experience a plus Job Location Ann Arbor, MI, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular TO APPLY, PLEASE GO TO: http://jobs.environcorp.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&; id=23&jobid=303378&company_id=15764&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=990 444&level=levelid2&levelid2=24124&parent=Environment%20%26%20Energy%3B%3 B%3BEcology%20%26%20Sediment%20Management&startflag=3 Kimberly Suedkamp Wells, Ph.D. Certified Wildlife Biologist | Manager | ENVIRON International Corporation 3019 Miller Road | Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Tel: 734.761.2175 | Cell: 734.649.4711 | Fax: 734.761.2050 | E-mail: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> This message contains information that may be confidential, privileged or otherwise protected by law from disclosure. It is intended for the exclusive use of the Addressee(s). Unless you are the addressee or authorized agent of the addressee, you may not review, copy, distribute or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained within. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by electronic reply to [email protected] and immediately delete all copies of the message.
