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Entry-level Environmental Scientist

woodardcurranDuluth, GA

Posted Oct 21 · Last Verified Oct 27

Important Responsibilities:

Delineation of wetlands using the appropriate regional supplements to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual
Identification of ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial streams
Completion of biological assessments such as aquatic and terrestrial habitat field surveys
GPS/GIS data management and mapping of environmental resources
Assistance with preparation of USACE Section 404 permit applications
Assistance with preparation of State 401 Water Quality Certification applications (including Georgia EPD state waters buffer variances)
Assistance with preparation of NPDES construction stormwater permit applications
Completion of E&SC inspections on active construction sites
Environmental sampling while following appropriate sample integrity and chain-of-custody procedures
Sample coordination with appropriate laboratory for sample analysis
Site visits to document other environmental compliance and associated reporting

Skills and Qualifications:

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BS degree in natural resources, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, environmental engineering, or related discipline
MS degree is preferred, but not required
1-2 years of field experience in the ecological and natural sciences is preferred, but not required
Knowledge of eastern United States flora and fauna, especially wetland and riparian flora
Formal wetland delineation training is preferred, but not required
Proficiency with GPS hardware and software (EOS Arrow, Trimble, Garmin, Bad Elf, etc.)
GIS experience (ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcPro, ArcMap, etc) is highly desirable, but not required
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred, but not required
Ability to work long, physically demanding hours in a variety of weather conditions in remote locations
Ability to traverse uneven terrain and carry field equipment (up to 40 lbs)
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel as project requires