What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at APTIM?
Job Summary
Field Environmental Scientist needed to work in Belle Chasse, LA. This role will perform a variety of scientific work for the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) and System-Wide Assessment and Monitoring Program (SWAMP water quality) programs. 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
Who we are and what we do:
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
What You Can Expect From APTIM
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.
APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.
APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.
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Field Environmental Scientist needed to work in Belle Chasse, LA. This role will perform a variety of scientific work for the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) and System-Wide Assessment and Monitoring Program (SWAMP water quality) programs. 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 and work alongside senior & entry level scientists performing ecological field sampling in the southern Louisiana wetlands (primarily swamps and brackish marsh types) for the Coast-wide Reference Monitoring Program.
- Collection and interpretation/evaluation of scientific data.
- Scientific Data Entry and Field Data collection pertaining to the Coast-wide Reference Monitoring (CRMS) & System-Wide Assessment and Monitoring Program (SWAMP water quality) Programs.
- 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.
- Operating watercraft in coastal Louisiana waterways, leading crews
- Field Work (60% of time) - Collection and interpretation/evaluation of scientific wetland data. Operation of data collection equipment (Hydrographic, Soil Accretion, and Vegetation). Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a 4x4 vehicle. Must be able to work in extreme physical conditions (heat and cold) and be able to operate boats to remote intercoastal waterway locations (often open water bays) where emergency services are not available within an hour of travel. Operation of boats and towing vehicles is necessary and will be a mandatory skill (once approved). Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds individually and possibly heavier items as part of a team. Must comply to HSE guidelines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Trailering and operating watercraft experience. Example Jon boat, mud boat, and large center consoles)
- Trailering and operating Airboat experience is a plus, training available
Who we are and what we do:
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
What You Can Expect From APTIM
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.
APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.
APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.
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About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
