Senior Environmental Scientist
Louisville, KY, US, 40205
Additional Locations: n/a
Primary Locations: KY, Louisville, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 500, 40205
Requisition ID: 205249
Position Overview
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an experienced (5+ years of related professional experience), highly motivated Senior Environmental Scientist to join our growing team in Louisville, Kentucky. The right person for this position will have a passion for restoring degraded streams and wetlands, a strong work ethic with a commitment to innovation, and excellent communication skills. The role will be a mixture of fieldwork and office-based work. PWS preferred.
Job Duties
The ideal candidate will add to an experienced team working on all aspects of stream and wetland restoration, including:
• Wetland delineations and stream assessments
• Vegetation surveys and vegetation community mapping
• Developing vegetation establishment and maintenance plans for stream and wetland restoration projects
• Threatened and Endangered Species studies
• Mapping exotic/invasive species and recommending management strategies
• Developing vegetation establishment and maintenance plans for stream and wetland restoration projects
• Mentoring early career environmental scientists and interns, and working collaboratively with the design team
• Meeting with project stakeholders, sponsors, and regulatory agency representatives
• Report and proposal preparation
Qualifications
MINIMUM
• Bachelors degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, conservation, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience working in the natural resources field performing ecological consulting work
• Strong botanical identification skills
• Familiarity with stream restoration industry and associated regulations (401/404)
• Familiarity with Section 7 consultation process
• Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
• Ability to travel regionally
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
PREFERRED
• Professional Wetland Scientist (Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program)
Additional Information
What We Offer:*
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Nearest Major Market: Louisville
