What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at APTIM?
Job Summary
Field Environmental Scientist needed to work in Bellle Chasse, LA. This role will perform a variety of scientific work for the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) program. Wetland restoration efforts conducted in Louisiana require monitoring the effectiveness of individual projects as well as monitoring the cumulative effects of all projects in restoring, creating, enhancing, and protecting the coastal landscape. CRMS is a multiple reference approach that uses aspects of hydrogeomorphic functional assessments and probabilistic sampling. This approach includes a suite of sites that encompass the range of ecological conditions for each stratum, with projects placed on a continuum of conditions found for that stratum.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Office Work (40% of time) - Work in a cooperative small group setting with various employees at various levels, also operating under HSE guidelines. A typical office day could include processing and reviewing scientific data using a computer at a desk, preparing for subsequent field days, serving as base of operations for field crews, and ordering supplies.
Field Environmental Scientist needed to work in Bellle Chasse, LA. This role will perform a variety of scientific work for the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) program. Wetland restoration efforts conducted in Louisiana require monitoring the effectiveness of individual projects as well as monitoring the cumulative effects of all projects in restoring, creating, enhancing, and protecting the coastal landscape. CRMS is a multiple reference approach that uses aspects of hydrogeomorphic functional assessments and probabilistic sampling. This approach includes a suite of sites that encompass the range of ecological conditions for each stratum, with projects placed on a continuum of conditions found for that stratum.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Support senior level scientists performing ecological field sampling in the southern Louisiana wetlands (primarily swamps and brackish marsh types) for the Coast-wide Reference Monitoring Program.
- The successful applicant will receive field experience / training in performing wetland vegetation surveys and soil pore water sampling.
- Collection and interpretation/evaluation of scientific data.
- Scientific Data Entry and Field Data collection pertaining to the Coast-wide Reference Monitoring Program.
- Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. via oral presentations; and ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related Science degree.
- Must have good oral and written communications skills.
- Will perform work in adverse weather conditions on the field (work in hot/cold environments, inclement weather).
- Develops competence in own area by performing routine work.
- Communicates information, asks questions and checks for understanding.
- Builds team effectiveness skills within own work team.
Office Work (40% of time) - Work in a cooperative small group setting with various employees at various levels, also operating under HSE guidelines. A typical office day could include processing and reviewing scientific data using a computer at a desk, preparing for subsequent field days, serving as base of operations for field crews, and ordering supplies.
