Website Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
Company : Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
Overview:
RES is currently accepting applications for a Scientist I, based out of our Athens or Macon, GA office.
The Mission: Support our clients and operations teams with knowledgeable ecological consulting and high-quality project delivery across a variety of ecosystem restoration projects.
What your day-to-day might look like?:
Permitting and monitoring stream and wetland mitigation/restoration
Geomorphic stream surveying
Benthic macroinvertebrate and fish surveys
Wetland and stream delineations
Vegetation assessments
Report and memo writing
Endangered species and habitat surveys
No full-time experience is required to apply for this role, but experience doing research and field data collection is preferred. This position sometimes involves working in harsh and adverse weather. You will be walking long distances, bending, lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), and performing other physical activities. This position is roughly 50% travel. Fieldwork is also seasonal, so travel may not be evenly distributed across the year.
You will be performing data collection, entry, processing, and analysis, as well as technical writing based on your field efforts. This position involves extensive writing and data interpretation using information collected during site visits. You will use programs such as Word, Excel, R, and ArcPro daily. You will be responsible for preparing reports, figures, technical report documentation and elements of regulatory documents for the establishment and maintenance of mitigation projects.
Qualifications:
We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:
BS in an environmental science field such as, but not limited to, ecology, wetland science, aquatic biology, botany, wildlife biology, fisheries, soils, forestry, hydrology, etc. (4-year degree required)
Experience with fieldwork/research, data analysis, and scientific writing (e.g. field work, lab work, senior thesis, any volunteer or internship experience in a research setting)
What Will Make You Stand Out
MS in an applicable environmental science field
Experience with benthic macroinvertebrate surveys
Experience with freshwater fish surveys
Experience with geomorphology data collection and processing.
Strong working knowledge of plant identification and vegetation in the southeast
Experience performing wetland and stream delineations
Experience with Trimble GPS units, and ArcPro.
Experience leading a field team and planning projects
Certifications such as CERP, PWS, or permits for threatened/endangered species collection
Ability to operate a UTV or tractor
Experience towing trailers
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
RES is an equal-opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.