What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist/Specialist | Kent, OH position at The Davey Tree Expert Company?
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Primary Locations : OH, Kent, 295 S. Water Street, 3rd Floor, 44240
Requisition ID : 205578
Position Overview
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Environmental Scientist / Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals.
Job Duties
The Environmental Scientist / Specialist will provide our government, utility, commercial and not for profit clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage natural resources, comply with policies. Job duties will include, but are not limited to :
- Understanding the contract needs and specifications of clients and their customers.
- Inspect a wide range of habitats, both natural and disturbed, and assess their condition, health and functionality according to client specifications.
- Identify local species, understand their typical characteristics and recognize common diseases and pests.
- Train and mentor teammates.
- Work more directly with clients.
- Availability to work up to 10 hour days, Monday through Friday, as needed; hours and days can vary based on job requirements, weather conditions, etc.
- Overnight travel up to 35% (hotel and per diem provided)
- Ability to work outside in variable weather conditions
- Ability to safely traverse wet, rough, and rocky terrain on a regular basis.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team
- Identification of local native and invasive vegetation species
- Work safely with herbicides wearing all required PPE
- Operate various equipment such as UTV, backpack sprayers, hand tools, etc. (training provided; experience a plus)
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Willingness to learn new skills, techniques, and equipment
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications :
An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Additional Information
What We Offer :
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP , Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations : If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type : Permanent
Job Type : Full Time
Travel Expectations : Up to 25%
Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
To preview Davey's relevant EO / AA plan, please submit a written request to : The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn : HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.
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