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Environmental Scientist

Employer
Ardurra
Location
Tampa Palms, Florida, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 16, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Permitting
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Ardurra has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the architecture, engineering, surveying and environmental consulting industry. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting business, and we understand that our reputation is wholly founded on the strength of the professionals that work hard every single day to serve our clients and our communities. Ardurra was ranked #8 on Zweig Group's prestigious Hot Firms List and #23 on its Best Firms to Work For in 2020!

The Ardurra Ecological Services Group is involved with a wide range of projects for many different clients within the greater Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida. We conduct ecological evaluations, wildlife surveys, wetland delineations and habitat monitoring. Ardurra scientists develop ground and surface water monitoring plans and we collect water level and quality data. We develop management plans for protection and mitigation of state and federal listed species and their habitats. Besides conducting these activities in support of commercial and residential development projects, Ardurra provides environmental support, including permitting through federal, state and local regulatory agencies for public sector projects such as utility lines, water treatment plants and solid waste facilities. Ardurra is one of the few consulting companies in Florida that has specialized in providing ecosystem and habitat restoration design services for local governments and state agencies including the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission who manage large properties on state lands. Our ecologists conduct nesting surveys for protected bird species as well as population surveys for reptiles including the state-listed gopher tortoise. We have FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agents on staff who are permitted to secure FWC permits and to supervise relocation of gopher tortoises from development sites to state-permitted preserves. At Ardurra, we believe in training our professional staff to be proficient in a variety of skills and activities. This philosophy keeps things interesting for our ecologists and creates a stronger, more efficient team.

Ardurra is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our staff in Tampa, FL.

Primary Functions

  • Conduct wetland delineations and assessments.
  • Map and assess vegetation communities and habitat quality.
  • Conduct listed species surveys.
  • Monitor and write reports for wetland mitigation projects.
  • Perform environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance for a wide variety of projects and clients.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental planning and assessments.
  • Write proposals and technical reports.


Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in an environmental discipline.
  • Must have a professional and academic background in ecology, environmental science, wetlands, botany, or soil science.
  • Demonstrated experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the region.
  • At least three (3) years of field experience delineating wetlands in accordance with 62-340 F.A.C. and the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual-Experience, as well as environmental permittingwith local governments, State and Federal regulatory agencies (US Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and State Water Management Districts).
  • Strong fieldwork skills and experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet preparation.
  • Experience with a handheld GPS.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

Requisition ID # A000659

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