What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at Breedlove, Dennis and Assoc?
The ideal candidate performs ecological field work including wetland delineations, listed species surveys, and ecological assessments. Works independently to analyze environmental data, identify impacts and solutions, and prepare detailed technical reports and permit applications.
Duties and Responsibilities: Duties are dynamic and may evolve based on project needs and organizational changes. Responsibilities are tailored to leverage previous experience.
- Independently conducts fieldwork and laboratory sample/data collection, evaluates environmental conditions using standard scientific methods
- Assists in preparing work scopes, field and project-wide plans, project reports, and technical memoranda
- Performs habitat classification, surveys for threatened and endangered species, conducts wetland delineation to identify and classify wetland areas, analyze data to identify environmental impacts and develop solutions
- Evaluates data and prepares written reports and environmental permit applications, prepares literature summaries and conducts regulatory reviews
- Strong work ethic to ensure job requirements are completed with a safety-first approach
- Manages multiple projects and provides technical support including budget tracking, and client or regulatory communications
- Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams consisting of clients, planners, engineers, and regulatory staff
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in technical discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science) from an accredited university, with two years of experience as an Environmental Scientist or equivalent
- Valid Florida Driver License
Job Conditions:
- Flexible combination of field and office work, with potential to work beyond the typical workday and/or workweek
- Occasional overnight travel is required for fieldwork or training sessions
- Physical work in varying weather conditions in natural outdoor settings, with lifting up to 50 pounds
- Capable of driving a work truck
Compensation and Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
401(k)
Employer 401(k) Match
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (Company contributes up to $2,000/year)
Salary : $2,000