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  • Coral Reef Ecologist, Research, Pristine Seas (Science & Innovation)

    National Geographic 4.7company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    How You'll Contribute The National Geographic Society invests in a diverse, global community of National Geographic Explorers who are leading a new age of exploration in support of our mission: to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world through science, exploration, education, and storytelling. These bold individuals represent more than 140 countries, and their vast array of backgrounds, perspectives, and fields bring us to the far reaches of the globe. Within NGS, the Science & Innovation team is a department that oversees the Society's grant making efforts in science, conservation and technology, develops and manages major mission programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Over the last fifteen years, Pristine Seas, National Geographic's flagship ocean conservation program has helped to inspire the protection of 28 of the last wild places in the ocean, encompassing more than 6 million square kilometers of ocean. Additionally, we aim to cultivate and expand a network of best-in-class partners to build a community of support for protected areas. We are seeking a Coral Reef Ecologist, Research, Pristine Seas to support and scale our approach over the next five years The Coral Reef Ecologist for Pristine Seas conducts high-impact scientific research in furtherance of the Pristine Seas' mission. The candidate will conduct coral reef research on expeditions, support the production of high-quality scientific reports and publications, and provide input to inform decision-makers regarding the necessity of protecting the last wild places in the ocean The Coral Reef Ecologist reports to the VP of Research and will be part of a cohesive, collaborative, and high-performing research team. They will contribute to the Pristine Seas research program by facilitating research planning for Pristine Seas expeditions, participating in field research expeditions, analyzing scientific data, and contributing to the writing of reports and peer-reviewed publications. This is a fixed-term role through December 2030. Your Impact Responsibilities Include: Data Analysis and Reporting (50%) Collaborate with scientists from around the world in the creation of high-impact scientific publications, which utilize Pristine Seas data and research to highlight the importance of these remote areas in better understanding how pristine ecosystems function. Lead the production of at least one scientific publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals each year. Lead the writing of at least one expedition scientific report per year. Participate in conferences to report on Pristine Seas scientific findings, as agreed upon with the Executive Director. Disseminate scientific information to a variety of stakeholders from academics, to government agencies, local communities, and school groups. Marine Expeditions (40%) Lead coral taxonomy surveys while on expedition. Collaborate with VP of Research and Expedition Science lead to plan and participate in 1-2 expeditions per year. Assist in development of expedition science plans. Assist with operation and execution of existing pristine seas data collections methods as needed in the field. Policy activities (5%) Provide oral briefings, presentations, and written material to support Pristine Seas' mission. Provide content and review Pristine Seas policy documents, presentations, and briefing materials. Programmatic Activities (5%) Work with the Communications and Education teams to disseminate research Assist in developing educational products in collaboration with the NGS Education department. Support the purchasing of scientific gear and other administrative needs for the science team. What You'll Bring Educational Background Masters Degree in relevant field preferred PhD in Marine Biology or a related field from an R1 research university, is strongly preferred. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Minimum Years and Types of Experience 10+ years of professional work experience in marine science and conservation. Extensive publication record (30 scientific publications or more with at least five first authored). Experience with non-profit, environmental, academic, and governmental organizations. Experience participating in and/or leading scientific expeditions. Experience working in remote locations for extended periods of time Necessary Knowledge and Skills Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including both domestic and international travel Broad understanding of marine ecosystems and conservation issues in the tropics Knowledge of coral taxonomy in the tropical Pacific Ability to convey complex scientific concepts to a broad range of audiences (e.g., scientists, policy makers, public, students) Ability to lead first-author scientific papers Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong teamwork ethic and ability to successfully work within a highly collaborative team environment Strong quantitative analytical skills, competency in analytical software and methods, including R, QGIS, ArcGIS, GitHub, Microsoft Office Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail Strong leadership skills Ability to anticipate problems and find creative solutions to challenging situations Ability to take initiative on tasks that advance the team's mission Ability to work with minimal instruction and supervision Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment Strong personal and professional integrity Advanced scuba certification is essential with at least 500 dives Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment Desired Qualifications Expertise in coral reef ecology and conservation Experience in underwater visual observation methods and analysis such as BRUV's (baited underwater video). Experience with deep sea research Experience with eDNA collections and analysis Experience in managing and analyzing large datasets Experience in training and leading field surveys for ecological studies Experience with and capacity sharing with local communities Experience with scientific, governmental and non-profit organizations in the tropical Pacific SCUBA Rescue Diver, Nitrox diver, CPR, first-aid, AED, and oxygen administration (Emergency First Response) Supervision No direct reports Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $104,500 - $110,000. In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks. Job Designation Remote - Our Remote designation includes staff who must work in another location in the U.S. or abroad, such as our regional leads for our Education and International teams or regional fundraisers in Advancement. Staff may also be designated as Remote by their supervisors (with approval by the Senior Team lead) because of their job duties, and are afforded this status when it is beneficial to NGS, their respective team, and the employee. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. W e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
    $104.5k-110k yearly 4d ago
  • Senior Biologist

    Harris & Associates 4.2company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    Why Join us? Harris' growing Environmental, Engineering, and Consulting Division does industry-leading work in environmental planning and compliance, community planning and housing solutions, engineering design, municipal and district finance, and one water solutions. Harris continues to expand the scope of these services while also building new capabilities in planning, climate change/adaptation, hazard mitigation, resilience, and management consulting. Harris has an opening for a Senior Biologist to join our Environmental Planning and Compliance team in the Biology Group. If you are a passionate and motivated professional looking for a collaborative environment at a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates. What you will do... Assist in managing staff preparing large, complex natural resources documents such as Biological Resources Technical Reports and other biological or aquatic resources documents. Operates as primary author or senior reviewer without guidance or assistance. Manage projects/tasks that include all aspects of biological analyses and can be creative in thinking to strategize best approaches for clients. Provide species expertise and can guide and train junior and mid-level staff. Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level staff. Operate as primary point of contact for clients and resource agencies on projects. Develop work breakdown structure for control and integrity of work to be performed as and defined by the contract. Manage projects with large-scale field efforts and intensive schedules including compliance projects requiring adherence to permit conditions. Perform project management duties such as forecasting, tracking, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, and scheduling. Review contracts for understanding of scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables. Monitor and analyze project costs, commitments, accruals, and changes, and takes corrective action where necessary. Serve as mentor to guide the career development of biologists on staff Work with leadership to prepare proposals and contributing to the growth of the Biology Team through business development Participate in interviews for the Biology Team or with larger teams at Harris for various clients Perform client and project management duties such as forecasting, tracking, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, and scheduling Review contracts for understanding of scope, fee, schedule, deliverables, and all other contractual obligations Monitor and analyze project costs, commitments, accruals, and changes, and take corrective action where and when necessary The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and proven record of working collaboratively in a team environment. What you will have... Bachelor's Degree in biology or ecology 8+ years of experience as a biologist in Monterey & Santa Cruz County Experience with environmental compliance and compliance monitoring Experience with protocol and focused wildlife and plant surveys Experience with habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, and general biological reconnaissance surveys Possession of a valid USFWS 10(a)1(A) permit to conduct wildlife protocol surveys for species in Northern California Have a solid understanding of CEQA, NEPA, resource agency permits, and local MSHCPs concepts and requirements. Interest in the mentoring and career development of junior and mid-level staff (experience preferred) Outstanding oral and written communication skills Data management experience, including electronic data collection in field; managing large data sets. Ability to work in a high-paced environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done. Candidate must be flexible and willing to support multiple projects. Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required It would be nice if you had... Experience with regulatory agency permitting processes and agency negotiations Experience complex environmental issues and regulation requirements Experience with ornithology, and sensitive bird species not listed under Endangered Species Acts Experience with native plant species identification including rare plants. Proficient use of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and other related software. Experience with GPS units/software, ArcGIS, ArcCollector and sub-meter field data collection. Work Environment The Biologist must be capable of working in temperature extremes for long hours and be able to handle strenuous physical activity and conditions (i.e., hiking for hours a day while carrying equipment). Compensation & Benefits The annual salary range offered for this position is $85-145K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. In addition to base salary, we also offer: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance ESOP 401K Match PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you! Health & Well-Being Allowance Tuition reimbursement Flexible hybrid/remote work plans Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. #LI-HYBRID
    $85k-145k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Field Wildlife Biologist (Hybrid)

    Montrose Environmental Group 4.2company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Field Wildlife Biologist (Project Biologist)! Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 100 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. A DAY IN THE LIFE Our Field Wildlife Biologist (Project Biologist) position is located in California and would be ideally hybrid. As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including: Perform biological surveys, report preparation, construction monitoring, and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with EI's projects. Biological monitoring duties require in-field decision-making as well as oral and written communication skills. Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest monitoring, web-based reporting, and the use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources. Southern California biological field experience is preferred; however, training will be provided as needed. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs. Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts. Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops. Perform other duties as assigned. YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar fields. 1-6 years of professional experience in biological surveys, biological/construction monitoring, or similar field/biological experience. Proven familiarity with biological resources in Southern California with a strength in botany, wildlife biology, and/or wetland ecology. Basic understanding of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA. Experience and training with ArcGIS and GPS technologies for large-scale biological resource inventories and conservation planning efforts. Professional experience with desert tortoise, burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, other special-status plant and wildlife species, nest monitoring, or habitat restoration is preferred. Current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permit and current/previous CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits is preferred. Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines. Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision/direction. Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.). Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class and annual 8-hour refresher class. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors. Organizational skills and attention to detail. This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions, which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather. The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks. The position may involve travel as needed. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: Competitive compensation package ranging from $44.00 - $50.00/hour, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401k with a competitive 4% employer match Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact ************ or ************************ for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers. The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation. Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions. Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
    $44-50 hourly 4h ago
  • Senior Biologist

    E&M Technologies 4.4company rating

    Taxonomist Job In Reston, VA

    Full-time Description Senior Biologist JOB CATEGORY: Intelligence JOB TYPE: Full-Time CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret/SCI/CI Poly TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Biologist to join our team in Reston, VA in support of NGIC. NGIC is the Defense Department's primary producer of ground forces intelligence. NGIC produces scientific and technical intelligence and military capabilities analysis on foreign ground forces required by warfighting commanders, the force modernization and research and development communities, Department of Defense, and national policymakers. Job Responsibilities: Conducts all-source analytic production of foreign doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, objectives, goals, intentions, command authorities, force structures, and resources relating to current, emerging, and future BW programs and capabilities. Analysis may include, but not limited to, infectious disease risks, foreign medical countermeasures programs, biosafety and biosecurity and chemical / radiation health threats. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and 8+ years of experience or 12+ years of experience with biological threats analysis and vulnerabilities to biological programs, including logistics and security research, development, and testing. Experience reviewing analytical products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support. Experience with in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and Intelligence Community boundaries, and clearly articulating key findings. Knowledge of biological threat programs analysis, including national and military doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, intentions, command force structures, and resources for emerging and future threat programs. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and developments in fields that affect tradecraft methodology such as academia Ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have and be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance at the required level. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular or Microbiology, Public Health, Immunology, Virology, Biotechnology, or Biodefense. To Apply for this Position: You must have the Minimum Qualifications in your resume to be selected as a candidate. Salary Description Up to $150K USD
    $150k yearly 8d ago
  • Scientific Support Biologist, Senior

    Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. 4.9company rating

    Taxonomist Job In Reston, VA

    The Opportunity: Threats to our military are regularly evolving and becoming more complex. What if you could apply your proficiency to weaken these developing threats and contribute to the security of our country's dynamic military resources? With all the information accessible today, it takes a capable specialist to know how to collect, organize, and present data concisely to clients. If you have professional or military experience in analysis, along with a can-do mindset, we have an opportunity for you to use those skills to help enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of senior government and military decisionmakers and planners, and support real-world missions in a dynamic, client environment. As a Biologist on our team, you will conduct all-source analysis of foreign doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, objectives, goals, intentions, command authorities, force structures, and resources relating to current, emerging, and future bio programs and capabilities. Analysis may include, but not limited to, infectious disease risks, foreign medical countermeasures programs, biosafety and biosecurity and chemical and radiation health threats. You will be part of a unique multi-discipline team, assisting partners to fuse operations and intelligence information to enhance government efforts against emerging threats and counterproliferation efforts. Join us as we provide the right information at the right time to support the critical needs of our nation's leaders. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: * 8+ years of experience with biological threats analysis and vulnerabilities to biological programs, including logistics and security research, development, and testing * Experience reviewing analytical products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support * Experience with in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and IC boundaries, and clearly articulating key findings * Knowledge of biological threat programs analysis, including national and military doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, intentions, command force structures, and resources for emerging and future threat programs * Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and developments in fields that affect tradecraft methodology such as academia * Ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks * Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field Nice to have: * Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular or Microbiology, Public Health, Immunology, Virology, Biotechnology, or Biodefense * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. * If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. * If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
    $75.6k-172k yearly 23d ago
  • Senior Biologist

    Eocene Environmental Group

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401k and 401k match opportunities ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements) Paid Time Off Volunteer Time Bereavement Time FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary Reports To: Assistant Project Manager Job Type: Full-Time, Regular Compensation: $57,000 - $90,000 per year, based on relevant experience This position is open to remote work. Candidates must be located within the United States. About Eocene Environmental Group: Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: Forestry & Utility Division Environmental Division Technology & Innovation Division Sustainability Division JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Biologist is responsible for research, fieldwork, impact analysis, permit assessment, and report preparation for biological work. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: Compose and review biological technical reports Lead and perform biological or chemical tests; interpret and evaluate the results Provide technical review of literature related to biological issues and identify appropriate technologies May give technical presentations to staff or outside parties on biological-related topics Collaborate with member agencies, scientific, professional, or other organizations on biological issues Evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for biological monitoring and treatment programs Biological monitoring during construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented Conduct training on laboratory and field procedures and/or quality control protocols Act as project manager; plan, coordinate, and conduct projects within the area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule Complete site-specific planning and environmental assessments Perform special status plant and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, botanical surveys, and wetland delineations. Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position requires some outside travel JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university in biology, wildlife ecology, fisheries ecology, botany, natural resources, or a similar field Minimum of 10 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry or related environmental industry KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Strong writing, editing, and QA/QC skills Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.) Experience in botany. Familiarity with special status plants and ability to use a dichotomous key. Knowledge of plant and plant community identification skills for species common to aligned areas Familiarity with typical linear utility construction Experience with regulatory permitting within California or aligned areas (NEPA, CEQA, CDFW LSAA/EPIMS, 401, 404, etc.), biological writing, and/or land planning Experience with California, or aligned areas, special status species, and associated regulations Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy Ability to interact and coordinate with the client, public, landowners, construction, and tree crews, as well as State, Federal, and tribal agencies Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.) Experience in construction monitoring and surveying Proficiency with standard field equipment and technology Possession of a Scientific Collecting or Federal 10a1a permit is preferred Excellent navigation skills and good driving record Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ********************************************
    $57k-90k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Science Water Ecologist

    City of New York 4.2company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION: The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations aimed at improving the operating conditions of various engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems in order to prevent risks associated with these systems. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Conduct investigations of building water supply and distribution systems including cooling towers, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems. Perform environmental sampling of building water supply and distribution systems for water quality analysis including collection of water quality measurements. Review building maintenance programs and plans for cooling tower systems to ensure compliance. Review building cooling tower systems operational records to ensure compliance. Prepare reports pertaining to the findings of the field investigation including the preparation of electronic inspection reports using software developed for BWSO to implement inspection protocols. Educate building owners and managers in best practices for managing cooling towers, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems. Counsel facility/premises/owner /operator regarding regulations and remedial measures when necessary. Issue Notice of Violations and Tribunal summons for non-compliance with NYC Health Code and NYS Sanitary Code. Participate in the development of standard operating procedures for the field and conduct field surveys associated with building water supply and distribution systems. Review plans, drawings, and specifications for building water supply and distribution systems. Provide recommendations and take corrective actions based on findings of the field investigation as needed or directed by supervisor. Assist the ESE in related Public Health Engineering tasks including water and sewage complaints, beach inspections and sampling and pool inspections and sampling as needed. Preferred Skills: -Academic background in environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science. -Prefer to work in the field including travel throughout the five boroughs. -Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces, work in high altitudes (building roofs) in order to perform field inspections and water testing. -Pass medical clearance and FIT testing for wearing proper PPE respirators. Must complete and pass Agency required trainings and be in compliance with the position related certificates and licenses. -Strong interpersonal and customer service skills -Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access). Why you should work for us: - Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (***************************** - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! Commitment to Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at ******************** or ************.." Qualifications 1. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas of study: environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described in ""1"" above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least one year of satisfactory full time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate course work, working in the field of water quality planning, management or research or performing environmental laboratory analyses, and/or environmental field sampling of water; or 3. An associate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described in "1" above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least three years of satisfactory full time experience as described in "2" above. Additional Requirements To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in "2" above and must have one additional year of the experience described in "2" above for a total of two years of experience. Special Note A master's degree from an accredited college in one of the areas described in "1" above may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
    $39k-53k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Field Wildlife Biologist (Hybrid)

    Montrose 4.0company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Field Wildlife Biologist (Project Biologist)! Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 100 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. A DAY IN THE LIFE Our Field Wildlife Biologist (Project Biologist) position is located in California and would be ideally hybrid. As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including: * Perform biological surveys, report preparation, construction monitoring, and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with EI's projects. * Biological monitoring duties require in-field decision-making as well as oral and written communication skills. * Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest monitoring, web-based reporting, and the use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources. * Southern California biological field experience is preferred; however, training will be provided as needed. * Maintain confidentiality at all times. * Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs. * Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts. * Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops. * Perform other duties as assigned. YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * BS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar fields. * 1-6 years of professional experience in biological surveys, biological/construction monitoring, or similar field/biological experience. * Proven familiarity with biological resources in Southern California with a strength in botany, wildlife biology, and/or wetland ecology. * Basic understanding of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA. * Experience and training with ArcGIS and GPS technologies for large-scale biological resource inventories and conservation planning efforts. * Professional experience with desert tortoise, burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, other special-status plant and wildlife species, nest monitoring, or habitat restoration is preferred. * Current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permit and current/previous CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits is preferred. * Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines. * Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision/direction. * Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines. * Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite. * Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.). * Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class and annual 8-hour refresher class. * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors. * Organizational skills and attention to detail. * This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions, which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather. * The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks. * The position may involve travel as needed. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: * Competitive compensation package ranging from $44.00 - $50.00/hour, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography * Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage * 401k with a competitive 4% employer match * Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career * Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges * An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues * Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups * Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance * A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation * Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact ************ or ************************ for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers. The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation. Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions. Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
    $36k-44k yearly est. 15d ago
  • Senior Field Biologist

    Aecom 4.6company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Field Biologist for immediate part-time, on call employment in the southern/central California and Nevada desert regions. This position would support numerous natural resource projects in the Mojave Desert region of California and Nevada with a focus on conducting biological surveys and regulatory compliance monitoring primarily for desert tortoise and/or burrowing owl, with potential to assist with vegetation mapping, wildlife assessments, habitat restoration, and/or permitting implementation with support from junior biologists. This is a field-based, fully remote position requiring the ability to be local on field assignments for extended periods but linked to a Southern California-based office. Training and/or experience conducting surveys for listed species local to southern California and Nevada desert regions including desert tortoise, burrowing owl, Mojave fringe-toed lizard, and Mojave ground squirrel is preferred. The responsibilities of this position could include a subset of those listed below based on relevant experience: Lead protocol and pre-construction desert tortoise surveys and monitoring. Lead and conduct focused burrowing owl surveys and monitoring, including passive relocation. Lead and conduct focused American badger and desert kit fox surveys and monitoring. Conduct general wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping. Identify and record native and non-native fauna and/or flora in the field. Conduct other special-status species surveys, following established protocols or guidelines as relevant. Conduct avian species nesting surveys and avian mortality monitoring. Support project execution, including pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring. Assist with environmental compliance monitoring. Provide oversight of restoration crew work and restoration vegetation performance monitoring. Perform other related duties assigned, such as coordination with team members, scheduling of work, etc. Utilize electronic data collection methods in the field; manage, interpret, and analyze data, as needed. Conduct monitoring and survey fieldwork as part of a team and independently in inland and desert environments, which can include rugged terrain. Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member. Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget. Elevate compliance concerns to project or construction managers. Provide clarification of resource project requirements to the compliance and construction teams. Promote safety culture and adherence to Safe Work Plans. Authorized Desert Tortoise Biologist To be approved by the USFWS to conduct activities that may result in “take” of the desert tortoise, an authorized biologist should have thorough knowledge of desert tortoise behavior, natural history, and ecology, and demonstrate substantial field experience and training to successfully: Locate, identify, and report all forms of desert tortoise sign in accordance with approved protocols. Handle and temporarily hold desert tortoises. Relocate/translocate desert tortoises prior to implementation of projects. Excavate burrows to locate desert tortoises or eggs. Reconstruct desert tortoise burrows. Unearth and relocate desert tortoise eggs. Review and approve individual desert tortoise monitors and their activities based on qualifications of the monitors. Directly supervise desert tortoise monitors during clearance surveys and train monitors in all aspects of protecting desert tortoises during implementation of projects. Be familiar with project biological assessments and biological opinions or incidental take permits. Direct proper implementation of protective measures. Record and report incidents of noncompliance in accordance with a biological opinion or permit. Halt project activities per provisions of the biological opinion or permit. About AECOM's Environment Business Line Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world's most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles. AECOM's Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field (biology, ecology, etc.). 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education working in desert environments within the range of the desert tortoise. Ability to safely drive to job sites; valid driver license required. Preferred Qualifications: Prior consulting experience preferred, but non-consultant candidates with relevant experience will be considered. Experience conducting biological surveys and/or environmental compliance monitoring and biological construction oversight. Field experience with special status species of southern California or Nevada, and knowledge of regulatory requirements. Possess a 10(A)(1)(a) permit for listed species local to southern California and Nevada Ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle over difficult terrain. Familiarity with mitigation, monitoring, and reporting programs. Experience on construction-associated transmission and/or utility projects. Familiarity with regulatory and permitting requirements under the federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, NEPA, CEQA, and the Clean Water Act. Substantial field experience and training to safely and successfully conduct desert tortoise surveys and monitoring. Substantial field experience to conduct focused burrowing owl surveys Experience implementing the terms and conditions of USFWS biological opinions and CDFW incidental take permits. Completion of Introduction to Mojave Desert Tortoise course from the Desert Tortoise Council (or equivalent). Familiarity with the Desert Tortoise (Mojave Population) Field Manual (USFWS 2009). Knowledge of southern California and/or southern Nevada wildlife and plant species. Flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects as needed. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong leadership and diplomacy skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with electronic data collection (Fulcrum, Field Maps, etc.). Additional Information Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $53k-77k yearly est. 49d ago
  • Science Water Ecologist

    New York City, Ny 4.2company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION: The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations aimed at improving the operating conditions of various engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems in order to prevent risks associated with these systems. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Conduct investigations of building water supply and distribution systems including cooling towers, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems. Perform environmental sampling of building water supply and distribution systems for water quality analysis including collection of water quality measurements. Review building maintenance programs and plans for cooling tower systems to ensure compliance. Review building cooling tower systems operational records to ensure compliance. Prepare reports pertaining to the findings of the field investigation including the preparation of electronic inspection reports using software developed for BWSO to implement inspection protocols. Educate building owners and managers in best practices for managing cooling towers, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems. Counsel facility/premises/owner /operator regarding regulations and remedial measures when necessary. Issue Notice of Violations and Tribunal summons for non-compliance with NYC Health Code and NYS Sanitary Code. Participate in the development of standard operating procedures for the field and conduct field surveys associated with building water supply and distribution systems. Review plans, drawings, and specifications for building water supply and distribution systems. Provide recommendations and take corrective actions based on findings of the field investigation as needed or directed by supervisor. Assist the ESE in related Public Health Engineering tasks including water and sewage complaints, beach inspections and sampling and pool inspections and sampling as needed. Preferred Skills: * Academic background in environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science. * Prefer to work in the field including travel throughout the five boroughs. * Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces, work in high altitudes (building roofs) in order to perform field inspections and water testing. * Pass medical clearance and FIT testing for wearing proper PPE respirators. Must complete and pass Agency required trainings and be in compliance with the position related certificates and licenses. * Strong interpersonal and customer service skills * Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access). Why you should work for us: * Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (***************************** * Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. * Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. * Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! Commitment to Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at ******************** or ************.." Minimum Qualifications 1. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas of study: environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described in ""1"" above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least one year of satisfactory full time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate course work, working in the field of water quality planning, management or research or performing environmental laboratory analyses, and/or environmental field sampling of water; or 3. An associate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described in "1" above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least three years of satisfactory full time experience as described in "2" above. Additional Requirements To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in "2" above and must have one additional year of the experience described in "2" above for a total of two years of experience. Special Note A master's degree from an accredited college in one of the areas described in "1" above may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
    $54k-86k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Ecologist

    Ana United States 3.9company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a mid-level Staff Ecologist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team. The successful candidate will lead field wetland delineations, field biology/habitat assessments, and general environmental assessments; and assist with reporting, agency coordination, and permit compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of stream/wetland determination/delineation methods, have experience in evaluating ecological systems/natural resources, and have experience supporting Clean Water Act permitting. Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists, planners, and engineers and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! You will work with existing staff to support the growth of Environmental Permitting and Wetland services. Role accountabilities: As a mid-level Staff Ecologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for oil and gas, renewable energy, linear utilities, and rail clients. You will be an important member of the Enviro Socio Permitting team interacting with other ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team You will be responsible for leading wetland and stream delineations, flora inventories, and other environmental surveys, and will collect field data using handheld global positioning system units and tablets utilizing Fulcrum, FieldMaps, Survey 123 for ArcGIS, or similar programs. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours. This role will require the ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight travel You will also be tasked with preparing technical reports, work plans, and other environmental documents to support environmental permitting, and you will prepare regulatory permit applications (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act Section 404 permit applications and Section 401 Water Quality Certification applications, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 408 review requests, and Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit applications). You will also lead agency consultations for threatened and endangered species, and manage desktop environmental assessments to identify potential permitting requirements In this role, you will use your excellent technical writing and communications skills to provide support to project teams, and will be involved in mentoring junior staff. You will also assist with the growth of new and existing client relationships through delivery of quality work and data Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients in the eastern United States? If you are technically capable with experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! Required qualifications for the role include: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline 4+ years of experience in environmental planning and permitting in the Midwest and Eastern United States, including experience conducting and leading wetland delineations using the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Midwest, Northeast, and Northcentral Regional Supplements A minimum of one year leading wetland delineations field teams Experience using GPS field technology Experience developing permit applications, including Clean Water Act Section 404 permits and Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, and completing threatened and endangered species consultations Experience with L2RAP data collection Understanding of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wetland and stream qualitative assessments is not required, but preferred Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $76,110- $114,165. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-SP1
    $76.1k-114.2k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Senior Ecologist

    Power Engineers 4.5company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    Job Code **17628** \# of openings **1** Apply Now (**************************************************** Requisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44&rid=17628) **Senior Ecologist** POWER Engineers' Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, and site assessment services to a host of clients. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in the areas of ecological and cultural resources, water quality, air quality, and waste, throughout the country and internationally. We seek a Senior Ecologist based out of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama in support of our Environmental Division. This opportunity offers a remote work style and can be based out the following States: + Texas + Alabama + Louisiana + Mississippi Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings. **Roles and responsibilities** The candidate must have the ability to supervise field survey teams, manage waters of the U.S. and threatened/endangered species studies, lead agency coordination and permitting efforts. Client interaction through project support is anticipated. The individual in this position must be detail-oriented, have demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, effective communication, and technical writing skills. As a Senior Ecologist you will support and help lead project efforts focused on transmission lines, electrical generation, pipelines, major industrial, and renewable energy projects involving environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. The candidate should have an established and successful work history of executing project safety protocols, providing quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables. **Required Education/Experience** + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or other related field + 10 years' prior consulting work with a focus in environmental surveys, documentation, permitting, and client engagement. + Project experience conducting water of the U.S. including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, and other evaluations related to natural resources. + Experience with Section 404 permitting, including agency correspondence, Nationwide Permits, Regional Permits and/or Individual Permits + Knowledge of Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations + Ability to perform data analysis and develop quality technical reports in support of agency permitting + Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Substantial knowledge, hands-on experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations in the central U.S. (e.g., LA, TX, OK, AR). Work may also extend throughout other regions of the U.S. + Must be willing and able to travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S. **Preferred Education/Experience** + Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or other related field + Certification or licensure in another field of expertise. CWB, PWS, PMP or other professional designation preferred At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package: + Medical/Dental/Vision + Paid Holidays + Vacation/Paid Sick Leave + Voluntary Life Insurance + 401K + Telehealth Benefit covers all providers + Maternity and Paternity Leave + New Dads and Moms Benefit program + Fertility Benefits + Gender -Affirming care **POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.**
    $49k-71k yearly est. 11d ago
  • Ecologist

    Arcadis Global 4.8company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking an Ecologist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in our expanding business in the Northern California across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energies, rail, and linear utilities. The successful candidate will assist with reporting, agency coordination, and permit compliance and have experience supporting a variety of environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels in California, Oregon, and Nevada. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists, planners, and engineers and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. As an Ecologist with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! Role accountabilities: As an Ecologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for renewable energy, oil and gas, linear utilities, and rail clients. You will be an important member of the Enviro Socio Permitting team interacting with other ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for supporting wetland and stream delineations, flora inventories, and other environmental surveys, and will collect field data using handheld global positioning system units and tablets utilizing Fulcrum, FieldMaps, Survey 123 for ArcGIS, or similar programs. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours. This role will require the ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel. You will also be tasked with preparing technical reports, work plans, and other environmental documents to support environmental permitting, and you will support the preparation of regulatory permit applications (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act Section 404 permit applications and Section 401 Water Quality Certification applications, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 408 review requests, and Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit applications). You will also lead agency consultations for threatened and endangered species, and manage desktop environmental assessments to identify potential permitting requirements. Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients in the southwestern United States? If you are technically capable with experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! Required qualifications for the role include: * Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline * 2+ years of experience in environmental planning and permitting, with demonstrated permitting experience in the arid west and Atlantic gulf coastal plain regions * Experience leading wetland delineations field teams * Knowledge of regional ecology, sensitive habitats, and special status species * Experience using GPS field technology Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $76,500 - $114,750. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-SP1
    $76.5k-114.8k yearly 22d ago
  • Senior Biologist

    Prescient Edge 3.8company rating

    Taxonomist Job In Reston, VA

    Prescient Edge is seeking a Senior Biologist to support a federal government client. Benefits: At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes: * A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities. * Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. * A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking. * A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged. Description: * Conducts all-source analytic production of foreign doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, objectives, goals, intentions, command authorities, force structures, and resources relating to current, emerging, and future BW programs and capabilities. * Analysis may include, but not limited to, infectious disease risks, foreign medical countermeasures programs, biosafety and biosecurity and chemical / radiation health threats. Job Requirements Desired experience: * Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years. Desired education: * Master's Degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education: or have a bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related Senior experience for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the master's degree. Security Clearance: * Security clearance required TS/SCI with CI POLY or the ability to obtain CI POLY. Location: * Reston, VA. Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization's success.
    $60k-92k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Senior Biologist

    Sos International LLC 3.9company rating

    Taxonomist Job In Reston, VA

    + SOSi is seeking a Biologist Senior (Scientific Support) to join our team in Reston, VA in support of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)'s counter WMD proliferation analytical efforts. + Conduct all-source analytic production of foreign doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, objectives, goals, intentions, command authorities, force structures, and resources relating to current, emerging, and future BW programs and capabilities. + Analysis may include, but not limited to, infectious disease risks, foreign medical countermeasures programs, biosafety and biosecurity and chemical / radiation health threats. **Minimum Requirements** + BA degree in relevant field. + 7 years of experience or a total of 12 years. + Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI and must be able to obtain CI Poly. + Proficient in conducting all-source analysis of foreign defense industrial programs,infrastructure, and capabilities supporting a foreign country's ability to develop, equip,sustain, and employ its military forces across basic, strategic, and military industrial sectors. + Experience assessing the research, development, acquisition, test, evaluation andproduction of foreign weapon systems and equipment; their associated facilities and output levels, knowledge of emerging and enabling technologies; and supporting industrial supply networks from raw materials to finished weapon systems. + Experience conducting analysis including but is not limited to overall industrial organization, production processes, industrial control systems, design and surge capacities, cooperative arrangements with foreign defense industries and reliance on foreign technologies. + Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the related field activities requiredto meet mission requirements. + Demonstrates mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursuedevelopments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology. + Demonstrates ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches thatenable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks. + Demonstrates in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issuesacross organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings. + Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight. + Demonstrates ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products. **Preferred Qualifications** + TS/SCI with a current CI Poly **Work Environment** + Normal office conditions + On government site in Reston, Virginia **Commitment to Diversity** SOSi does not discriminate against job applicants or employees on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to age, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable U.S. federal, state, and local laws.
    $56k-78k yearly est. 11d ago
  • Sr. Plant Biologist

    C-Star Solutions 4.3company rating

    Taxonomist Job In Gordonsville, VA

    Plant Biologist C-Star Solutions supports our customers with advanced problem-solving skills in the remote sensing industry to develop solutions tailored to the mission at hand. As a plant biologist on this project, you will be supporting analysis of plant-chemical relationships. You will work with software engineers and remote sensing scientists in an interdisciplinary team on a rapidly evolving program. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. The responsibilities of the Plant Biologist include performing plant-based research, conducting tests and analysis, and sharing findings. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in plant biology, botany, or a related field, with a deep understanding of plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Ultimately, the Plant Biologist will contribute to advancing our understanding of plant life, aid in the development of a plant-chemical model, and support remote sensing understanding of plants. Responsibilities Conduct research and experiments to improve the understanding of plant-chemical relationships. Use specialized equipment to study plant characteristics. Analyze plant samples and classify them. Prepare detailed reports on research findings. Collaborate with other scientists in conducting interdisciplinary research. Present research findings at academic conferences or in scientific journals. Qualifications Proven work experience as a Plant Biologist or similar role. Strong knowledge of plant biology, botany, or a related field. Experience with laboratory and field work. Proficiency in data analysis and scientific software tools (R, Python, MATLAB, etc). Excellent observational and analytical skills. Experience in statistics. Strong written and verbal communication skills. PhD in Plant Biology, Botany, or a related field. C-Star provides employees with a competitive benefits package for health, dental, vision, 401K matching and a flexible work-day and leave policy.
    $57k-86k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Biologist

    The North Consulting

    Taxonomist Job In Manassas, VA

    Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A pioneer in biomaterials manufacturing, is seeking an onsite Senior Biologist located in Manassas, VA. We're looking for a Senior Biologist for Virology BioProduction to manufacture and test biological materials and standards. You'll work independently to support the production of virus cultures and derivative products, as well as collect and record data. You will provide training and guidance to the team as appropriate. Responsibilities Manufacturing Operations: Manufacturing or quality control (QC) testing of biological products by following standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other controlled documents. Maintain laboratory safety, operations, equipment, and supplies. Documentation: Maintain production batch records in compliance with good laboratory practices. Revise and develop SOPs and work instructions. Collect, analyze, and report data, ensuring meticulous documentation. Continuous Learning and Problem-Solving: Work towards subject matter expertise of various cell lines and organisms, and handle challenges in alignment with organizational policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent Extensive experience with cell culture and aseptic technique required Virus culture experience is preferred Molecular experience is a plus Attention to detail Ability to multitask Ability to adhere to corporate policies and procedures Benefits We Invest in You Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards Corporate bonus program Mission Focused: Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility
    $54k-83k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior Biologist

    ATCC 4.3company rating

    Taxonomist Job In Manassas, VA

    Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Senior Biologist to work onsite in Manassas, VA. This role requires experience with performing ELISA's. We're looking for a Senior Biologist to manufacture and QC yellow fever kits and other surveillance kits. You'll wo rk independently to support the production of biological cultures and derivative products , as well as collect and record data . You will provide training and guidance to the team as appropriate . Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials. Responsibilities + Manufacturing Operations: Manufacturing or quality control (QC) testing of biological products by following standard operating procedures (SOPs) , work instructions , and other controlled documents. M aintain laboratory safety, operations, equipment, and supplies. + Documentation: Maintain production batch records in compliance with good laboratory practices. Revise and develop SOPs and work instructions. Collect, analyze, and report data, ensuring meticulous documentation. + Continuous Learning and Problem-Solving: Work towards subject matter expertise of various cell lines and organisms, and handle challenges in alignment with organizational policies. Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent. + Experience with Immunoassays and performing an ELISA required. + Experience with Reagent production activities preferred. + Attention to detail and accuracy. + Critical thinking and problem solving skills. + Ability to analyze and interpret data and troubleshoot with minimal supervision. + Time management and e ffective communication skills. + Preparation of SOP's and WI's. Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program. We Invest in You + Health & Wellness: + Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D + Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO + Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance + Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling + Financial security: + 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans + Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards + Corporate bonus program + Mission Focused: + Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research + We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives + Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, championing diversity and inclusivity. When you work at ATCC, you become a part of that mission, one we've committed to for almost 100 years. Shape the future of science with us. ATCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Job LocationsUS-VA-Manassas Role Type Onsite Department ATCC Federal Solutions - IRR Job ID 2025-3899 Scientific Background Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Virology
    $75k-85k yearly 23d ago
  • Ecologist

    Ana United States 3.9company rating

    Remote Taxonomist Job

    Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking an Ecologist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in our expanding business in the Northern California across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energies, rail, and linear utilities. The successful candidate will assist with reporting, agency coordination, and permit compliance and have experience supporting a variety of environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels in California, Oregon, and Nevada. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists, planners, and engineers and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. As an Ecologist with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! Role accountabilities: As an Ecologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for renewable energy, oil and gas, linear utilities, and rail clients. You will be an important member of the Enviro Socio Permitting team interacting with other ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for supporting wetland and stream delineations, flora inventories, and other environmental surveys, and will collect field data using handheld global positioning system units and tablets utilizing Fulcrum, FieldMaps, Survey 123 for ArcGIS, or similar programs. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours. This role will require the ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel. You will also be tasked with preparing technical reports, work plans, and other environmental documents to support environmental permitting, and you will support the preparation of regulatory permit applications (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act Section 404 permit applications and Section 401 Water Quality Certification applications, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 408 review requests, and Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit applications). You will also lead agency consultations for threatened and endangered species, and manage desktop environmental assessments to identify potential permitting requirements. Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients in the southwestern United States? If you are technically capable with experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! Required qualifications for the role include: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline 2+ years of experience in environmental planning and permitting, with demonstrated permitting experience in the arid west and Atlantic gulf coastal plain regions Experience leading wetland delineations field teams Knowledge of regional ecology, sensitive habitats, and special status species Experience using GPS field technology Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $xxx,xxx - $xxx,xxx. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-SP1
    $62k-106k yearly est. 22d ago
  • Ecologist

    Arcadis Global 4.8company rating

    Taxonomist Job In Newport News, VA

    Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking an Ecologist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in Virginia. The successful candidate will support the development of desktop reviews and field data collection for wetland/waterbody delineations, endangered species habitat assessments, environmental assessments and/or preparation of reports to document field data collection, stormwater or soil sampling as needed to support other Virginia projects, and erosion and sediment control (ESC) inspections and related documentation. This position will also include conducting post-construction compliance inspections. The successful candidate will also provide support for regulatory agency coordination, permit development, and compliance. This role will primarily support linear infrastructure including natural gas and rail projects in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. As an Ecologist with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. Role accountabilities: As an Ecologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for linear utility and rail clients. You will be an important member of the Enviro Socio Permitting team interacting with other ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for leading wetland and stream delineations, flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments, and other environmental surveys, and will collect field data using handheld global positioning system units and tablets utilizing Fulcrum, FieldMaps, Survey 123 for ArcGIS, or similar programs. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours. You will also assist with stormwater sampling/compliance and soil sampling to support remediation projects in Virginia as needed. This role will require the ability to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel, which will be primarily during the field season. You will be tasked with preparing technical reports, work plans, and other environmental documents to support environmental permitting, and you will lead the preparation of regulatory permit applications (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [USACE] Clean Water Act Section 404 permit applications and Section 401 Water Quality Certification applications, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 408 review requests, and Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit applications). You will also lead agency consultations for threatened and endangered species and manage desktop environmental assessments to identify potential permitting requirements. Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients in the Mid-Atlantic region? If you are technically capable with experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! Required qualifications for the role include: * Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline * 2+ years of experience conducting surveys including wetland determination/delineation surveys, flora/fauna surveys, and habitat assessments, as well as the completion of associated reporting * 1+ year of experience leading wetland determination/delineation surveys * Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Erosion (VDEQ)and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) inspector certification or the ability to become provisionally certified within 30-days * Experience with evaluating project compliance with state and federal laws and environmental and regulatory processes * Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications and particularly experience with linear projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.) * Experience using GPS field technology Preferred qualifications for the role include: * Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Virginia Certified Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certifications. * Previous experience in the planning, permitting, and/or supporting the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of linear infrastructure (i.e., oil and gas, rail, electric, etc.) and an understanding of federal, state and local regulators such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), USACE, and VDEQ * Experience and proficiency in ArcGIS or ArcPro * Having an ESC inspector and related certification is preferred for this position Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $61,200 -. $91,800. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-SP1
    $61.2k-91.8k yearly 60d+ ago

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