Environmental Scientist

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring an Environmental Scientist for their Gainesville, VA office. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field. Responsibilities include wetlands delineation, species studies, and environmental assessments. The position requires knowledge of environmental regulations and a willingness to travel regionally. Benefits include paid time off, retirement plans, and opportunities for advancement.
Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations: VA, Gainesville, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100, 20155

Requisition ID: 204278
Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an environmental scientist with three years to five years of experience to join our growing team in our Gainesville, Virginia office. PWS/PWD preferred.

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:
• Wetlands Delineation
• Endangered and Threatened Species Studies
• Wetlands Mitigation Monitoring and Site Assessments
• Stream Restoration Monitoring
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Studies and Approvals
• Other environmentally related studies, as required
• Participating in industry organizations
• Inter-department coordination and communication within WSSI/Davey
• Other tasks and assistance to other departments at WSSI/Davey as needed

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; working knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to 401/404 Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit program, NEPA, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and three (3) to five (5) years of experience. Applicants that do not meet these minimum qualifications will not be considered.

Strong knowledge of/experience in one or more of the following fields desired:
• plant identification (including trees/shrubs)
• soils

Also required:
• general natural history knowledge/interest
• willingness to travel regionally

Additional Information

What We Offer:*
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on exchanging ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

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.

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. 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.

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%