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Ecologist, North America, United States, Florida

Job Reference Number

14-0541

Job Type

Professional

Schedule

Full Time

Job Location

North AmericaUnited StatesFlorida

Job Summary

Cardno is seeking an Ecologist in our Riverview/Sarasota, FL office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

> Regulatory permitting support
> Managing small to medium projects
> Working closely with Senior Staff and other Project Managers
> Providing proposal/report writing and cost estimating
> Field investigation/study design, data collection, data entry, presentation and analysis
> Administrative support duties as needed

Key Responsibilities

Please see above

Other Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

> B.S. degree or higher in biology, environmental science, natural science, or related field
> Superior technical skills, producing consistent high quality work products
> Project management capabilities for small to medium size jobs
> Emerging business development and proposal skills, technical scope writing, qualifications and costing
> At least three (3) to six (6) years professional experience
> Experience with wetland/surface waters and/or wildlife permitting, ecological surveys, ecological studies, data analysis, and data interpretation
> Strong wetland delineation skills
> Excellent oral and written communication skills
> Ability to work well with a wide range of clients in a fast-paced work environment
> Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary group in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
> Willing and able to travel to field sites and other Cardno ENTRIX office locations throughout North America
> Proficient in MS Office
> Experience writing due diligence reports and biological assessments

Desired Qualifications:

> Seven or more years of relevant experience preferred
> Federal regulatory permitting experience
> Ability to travel up to 50% of the time as needed
> GIS experience
> Prior experience in the consulting industry
> FWC Gopher Tortoise Agent
> Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks and projects with tight deadlines
> Ability to work independently
> Positive, flexible team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
> Self-motivated, strong initiative; effective oral and written skills
> Detail oriented, resourceful

* Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background and reference screening.

Cardno is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employerEEO/AA/M/F/V/D

Employee Benefits

Cardno offers a competitve salary and benefits package.

Contact

Any questions regarding the role can be submitted via the online form once you click apply