Senior Project Scientist at Trileaf Corporation

Maitland, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Gopher Tortoise Surveys, Wetland Delineations, Ecological Field Investigations, Scientific Data Analysis, Biological Evaluations, Protected Species Screening, ArcGIS Online, GPS Data Collection, NEPA Assessments, Benthic Resource Surveys, Regulatory Permitting, Environmental Impact Assessment

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Company: Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering and architectural design. From its headquarters in St. Louis, MO, and multiple branch offices throughout the U.S., Trileaf serves the wireless communications, commercial real estate and financial industries. Location: ORLANDO, FLORIDA (IN-OFFICE) Job Summary: Trileaf is seeking a full-time Senior Project Scientist to conduct field work to conduct migratory bird evaluations, gopher tortoise surveys, and wetland delineations in Florida. This position is based in our Maitland, (Orlando) Florida office. Essential Job Functions: * Perform Gopher Tortoise surveys and any necessary permitting. * Perform ecological field investigations for wetlands inventories and any necessary permitting with state/local agencies such as water management districts and federal agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers. * Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data. * Assist in preparing reports in support of projects, including protected species and natural habitat assessments, environmental impacts, and biological evaluations. * Perform routine and sometimes complex tasks related to field data collection, including preparing and transcribing field notes. * Ability to conduct a preliminary screening of listed and/or proposed threatened and endangered species and critical habitat. * Reviewing publicly available databases such as the National Wetlands Inventory and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Basic Qualifications: To be considered, the resume of the applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications/skills: * Attention to detail * Strong work ethic * Valid driver's license * Ability to conduct field work * Ability and willingness to travel (3-4 days a week) * Good computer skills * Independent worker * Commitment to excellence Preferred Qualifications / Experience: * Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent * Wetland delineations, permitting, and mitigation * Stream determinations, permitting * Biological assessments and terrestrial surveys * Protected/listed species surveys and monitoring * Ecological habitat surveys/assessment * Avian surveys * Regulatory agency permitting * GPS data collection and mapping support * ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications * Planning and leading benthic/marine resource surveys and preparing benthic/marine resource survey reports * National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessments Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, physical or natural sciences, or related fields Benefits: * Health, Dental & Vision Insurance * 401k w/matching * Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid * 3 weeks of PTO per year * 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data. Trileaf Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate.

Responsibilities

Conduct field work including migratory bird evaluations, gopher tortoise surveys, and wetland delineations in Florida. Prepare scientific reports and coordinate permitting with state and federal agencies.