What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Field Team Lead position at KC Harvey Environmental?
WHO WE ARE
KC Harvey Environmental, an Aventia Company, is a growing environmental consulting and field services firm headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, with regional operations in Sheridan, Wyoming; Stanley, North Dakota; and Rawlins, Wyoming and remote operations throughout the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains.
Our team provides a crucial companion for industries with reclamation, restoration, or remediation needs energy and mining industries and state and federal agencies by combining a breadth of consulting, engineering, and field service capabilities with a proven depth of environmental expertise. As evidence-driven professionals, we are committed to solving problems and finding paths forward, and we constantly pursue interesting and challenging projects across the United States.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are currently seeking to hire a Natural Resource Field Lead to lead natural resource field surveys and fill office task lead and reporting duties as needed. The position is full-time with a preference to be based in Sheridan, Wyoming, however other locations may be negotiable. Willingness to travel and work remotely, often working solo, is required.
Projects and duties include:
- Lead field surveys, following established survey protocols for wildlife, vegetation, and wetlands, along with conducting environmental inspections and reclamation monitoring.
- Use Geospatial Positioning Units (GPS), digital data forms, and hard copy data forms to collect data.
- Lead field crews, under the supervision of task leads or project managers, in the performance of field work.
- Data entry, quality assurance/control, analysis, and summarization to meet protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Assist project manager in planning and task oversight of field surveys, as needed.
- Assist project managers and task leads with data interpretation and reporting.
WHAT YOULL NEED
Applicants must have:
- Minimum of a bachelors degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or applicable field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in natural resource field work, with preferred 2 years of field lead duties.
- Preferred experience working in the Northern Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Intermountain West, including identification of fauna, flora, ecological assemblages, wetlands, and soils.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).
- Ability to travel and work remotely, often solo, in inclement weather conditions.
- A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
- A valid drivers license and clean driving record.
- Have experience driving 4x4 pickup trucks, ATVs, and UTVs
- A commitment to High Standards in Safety
- Ability to participate in pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
WHAT YOULL GET
As a member of the KC Harvey Team, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive compensation package including:
- A competitive annual salary based upon the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Participation in our matching 401(k) Savings Plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer paid life and disability insurances.
- Nine paid holidays and Paid vacation and sick time.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to live in a location with world-class outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Flexibility of in-office and remote working.
This is a full-time position compensation commensurate with experience and skills.
