Early Career Geologist/ Environmental Scientist at Society for Conservation Biology Tallahassee, FL

The Society for Conservation Biology is hiring an Early Career Geologist/Environmental Scientist for their Tallahassee, FL office. The role involves supporting environmental assessment and remediation tasks, including soil and groundwater sampling, operating remediation equipment, and traveling approximately 55% of the time. Candidates should have a BS in geology or environmental science and 0-1 years of experience, with strong teamwork and communication skills.
Early Career Geologist/ Environmental Scientist job at Society for Conservation Biology. Tallahassee, FL.

Early Career Geologist/ Environmental Scientist

Req ID 16351

Early Career Geologist/ Environmental Scientist

Who We Are

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Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Early Career Geologist/ Environmental Scientist for our T allahassee, FL office with a scientific background to support our growing environmental assessment and remediation practice.

Your Impact
• This position will support the project geologist, environmental scientist or engineer on a variety of assessment and remediation field tasks
• Installing and logging soil borings, collection of soil, groundwater, vapor, sediment and surface water samples, and assisting with the completion of aquifer testing
• Operation of construction equipment for installation of soil and groundwater remediation systems and excavation of contaminated soil
• Troubleshooting and maintaining of remediation equipment for compliance with performance specifications and collection of data from soil and groundwater remediation systems
• Perform other field related activities as assigned by the Project Manager
• Approximately 55% overnight travel

Who You Are

Required Qualifications
• BS degree in geology, environmental science, or environmental technology preferred
• 0-1 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to write and prepare sections of reports or entire technical reports is a plus
• Frequent travel is expected with ability to properly maintain project field documentation and communicate in field with Project Manager
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently, under minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with strict safety guidelines
• Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required; May include weekend work
• Must pass drug test, physical and background check and possess a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification preferred
• Will be routinely lifting equipment, installing soil borings with hand augers, and carrying laboratory sample coolers; It is anticipated that this equipment/materials may weigh up to 100 pounds

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Additional Requirements
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details
• Travel Required: 60%
• Job Status: New Graduate
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: TALLAHASSEE - JOHN KNOX RD
• All locations: US-FL-Tallahassee

About WSP

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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