Natural resource specialist job description

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES)
, an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks a well-rounded Natural Resource Specialist/ESG with field experience in ecological and stream assessments, wetland delineation, permitting, mitigation and preservation for our Exton, Pennsylvania location.Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, provides high-level project support activities for Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) certification projects
• Conducts natural resource field work, including wetland delineation, wetland mitigation monitoring, habitat assessment, wildlife monitoring, vegetation and forestry surveys
• Leads and conducts ecological and stream assessments, endangered species surveys, and interdisciplinary desktop and field surveys
• Preparation of wetland mitigation plans and designs
• Leads the preparation of federal and state joint wetland permit applications and responds to agency, tribal and public comments and questions on permit applications
• ESG scorecard development and tracking
• Carbon sequestration sampling and analysis
• Develops scopes of work and budgets for natural resource, permitting, and planning projects
• Adheres to GES Loss Prevention System (LPS) safety protocols

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field
• Must have hands on fieldwork and office experience in the environmental consulting field
• Experience preparing permit applications and other technical documents in compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations including the Endangered Species Act
• 5-7 years minimum related experience, ten years preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in wetlands delineation/ecological work is required
• ArcGIS/GPS
• Ecological Risk Assessment experience a plus
• Wetland delineation training/certification
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification is a plus
• Must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Storm water management experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Some overnight travel required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Our comprehensive benefits include:
medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more.

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Doyon, Limited's mission is to continually enhance our position as a financially strong Native corporation to promote the economic and social well-being of our 20,000+ shareholders. We provide exceptional career opportunities for individuals who value professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We understand the importance of treating our employees well and the impact motivated employees have in helping us succeed in our vision to be the leader in all we do.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Doyon, Limited offers a highly competitive benefits package that make up a significant portion of an employee's total compensation. Eligible employees may participate in the following benefits (these details are for informational purposes only and are subject to any policy or plan changes):

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Paid Holidays

+ Medical Insurance

+ Dental & Vision Insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HAS)

+ Life insurance

+ Short and Long-Term Disability

+ 401(k) Plan & Employer Match

+ Profit sharing

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Tuition Assistance

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will provide a key support role in Doyon's carbon offset program. The employee will work with a team of other specialists and the VP of Lands & Natural Resources to implement department goals successfully. The Department oversees over 12 million acres of private lands across Interior Alaska. Doyon is a for-profit native corporation created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - SPECIALIST II

+ Provide key data analysis and document control on current and future carbon offset projects.

+ Alternate contact for the Alaska Fire Service

+ Alternate trespass mitigation contact

+ Receive permit requests, develop draft permits

+ Receive and track requests for aggregate materials

+ Occasionally research related laws

+ Assist in reviewing land descriptions and performing title research

+ Conduct site visits and basic analysis for shareholder use of timber

+ Attend public meetings and take notes

+ Receive shareholder land use requests, assist in documenting shareholder land use areas

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - SPECIALIST III

+ Alternate contact for the Alaska Fire Service

+ Alternate trespass contact, receive and record trespass incidents, post signs, coordinate village hires for sign posting, conduct validation of trespass reports

+ Conduct analysis on basic projects

+ Management of Carbon related projects and programs

+ Research related laws, conduct land analysis

+ Conduct site visits and anlaysis for Carbon Offset

DOYON LIMITED CORE COMPETENCIES:

+ Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.

+ Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon's corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.

+ Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.

+ Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.

+ Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

+ Analytical Skills- Visualizes, articulates, and solves a variety of problems and concepts and makes appropriate decisions based on available information.

+ Adaptability - Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments and tasks.

+ Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and others' work and information are complete and accurate.

+ Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively. Relates and interacts with co-workers and others.

+ Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale.

+ Negotiating- Identifies and balances the needs and requirements of various parties and obtains consensus on finding a solution.

+ Project Management- Plans, organizes, and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific projects.

+ Research

+ Quality Control

+ Time Management - Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals.

+ Willingness to Learn - Willing to learn new skills or techniques to meet the demanding changes of job duties and responsibilities.

SUPERVISION:

+ This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIALIST II

+ Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management or related field OR four (4) years in a natural resources-related field OR combined education and experience equaling four (4) years

+ Some familiarity with GIS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIALIST II

+ Demonstrated experience with ESRI ArcGIS programs

+ Experience with Microsoft and Adobe

+ Knowledge of ANCSA (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIALIST III

+ Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management AND one (1) year of experience in a natural resources-related field

+ Demonstrated experience with GIS

+ Experience with Microsoft and Adobe

+ Some knowledge of ANCSA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIALIST III

+ Demonstrated experience with ESRI ArcGIS programs

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION - effective September 1, 2021, all new employees hired to work at Doyon, Limited are required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on the day they begin work. "Fully Vaccinated" is defined as: more than two (2) weeks following receipt of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or more than two (2) weeks following receipt of one (1) dose of a single-dose vaccine, including any booster shots authorized by federal or state health authorities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. Site visits and rural, remote travel are required throughout the year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing less than forty pounds-[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions].

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Doyon's business philosophy and practices to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. With respect to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, a workplace accommodation may be available based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, for a disability that prevents vaccination, or under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, based on a religious/ethical belief against vaccination. Accommodation requests should be made, in writing to the Human Resources Department.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.


External Company Name: Doyon Limited

External Company URL: www.doyon.com

Post End Date: 10/20/2022

Telecommute: No