Lead Wetlands Ecologist/Environmental Scientist

Lead Wetlands Ecologist/Environmental Scientist - ( 2500005Q )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a lead field ecologist with a specific focus on Florida. Qualified candidates will be expected to take the lead with field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, environmental permitting, and restoration projects. This individual will also support our clients and Florida staff that includes accomplished biologists, ecologists, water resource specialists and engineers. This position includes the opportunity to assist on various projects within the power, oil and gas, land management and real estate, mining, and transportation sectors. Projects work will include activities throughout the state and the southeastern U.S.

Our staff include specialists in wetland science, threatened and endangered species surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), cultural resources, hydrogeology, engineering, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental remediation, and GIS. We help our clients identify constraints and respond to opportunities within the changing regulatory and corporate environment through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and government regulators. Our team members are involved in a variety of projects that may include Waters of the U.S. (WOUS) delineations and permitting, endangered species habitat assessments and surveys, NEPA, siting and routing studies, stream assessments and sampling, habitat restoration, siting and zoning applications, and complex planning and permitting for a variety of industries including renewable energy, transportation, power, government, and development.

Your Key Responsibilities :

• Lead technical specialists and scientists in the field with biological (e.g., wildlife / avian), wetland delineations, aquatic, botanical, and water quality surveys or monitoring efforts
• Conduct field assessments and compile data and information under direction of project managers and/or technical specialists
• Enter and manage technical data and prepare graphs and tables as requested
• Prepare technical reports, plans, and permit applications
• Follow current data collections methodologies, protocol, and environmental agency regulations
• Focus on health and safety

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Experience in Florida native and invasive species plant identification
• Familiarity with the current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) listed species regulations and guidelines
• GPS data collection skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to traverse wet and/or rugged terrain in diverse, sometimes inclement, weather conditions while carrying up to 50 lbs
• Experience operating basic hand tools and smaller equipment
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word and Excel required)
• Availability and willingness to travel, as needed
• Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive a company vehicle and an acceptable motor vehicle record

Desired Capabilities and Credentials:

• Professional certification for FWC gopher tortoise authorized agent preferred or ability to obtain
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or other applicable environmental certifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree related to the Environmental Studies or Biological/ Ecological Sciences preferred
• Minimum five (4) years’ experience with wetland delineations, permitting and listed species surveys in Florida or related experience required

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Florida-Riverview

Other Locations : United States-Florida-Tampa

Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 15, 2025, 7:17:56 AM

Req ID: 2500005Q

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans