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Stantec Environmental Scientist (Ecologist/Botanist) in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana
Environmental Scientist (Ecologist/Botanist) - ( 240000LS )
Description
Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist (Ecologist, Botanist) for our Indianapolis, Indiana location. This position will conduct environmental sampling including vegetation and hydrology for monitoring and delineation purposes, data analysis, and reporting. Other responsibilities will vary based on the candidate’s skill set and project needs. These responsibilities may include additional ecological service site assessments, such as wildlife surveys and ground water sampling.
Your Key Responsibilities
Knowledge of or experience with wetland and stream communities
Knowledge of or experience with wetland, stream and habitat monitoring sampling methodologies
Knowledge of or experience with wetland and stream delineations field assessment including hydric soil indicators
Data recording and reporting for delineation per the applicable USACE standardized methodologies
Use of GPS for field mapping and desktop review
Aerial interpretation
Able and willing to assist our restoration and maintenance teams with field work for quality control
Opportunities for water quality, fish, and wildlife possible
Opportunities to assist in conducting groundwater sampling
Recording data and observations in an accurate and well-organized manner
Preparing technical reports detailing environmental assessments and monitoring activities
Complete autonomously to semi-autonomously assigned tasks
Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation; and report preparation
Completing and adhering to Health and Safety and QA/QC protocols
Interacting and communicating effectively
Be a contributing and productive team member
Participating in team and independent based work
Ability to safely work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain conditions typical of the Midwest
Travel may be required
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong plant identification skills including wetland species
Knowledge and facility with appropriate Midwest botanical references
Must have field botany skills and ability to conduct field work, at times for long hours or under strenuous circumstances
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Dedication to successful project execution incorporating critical thinking, ability to work within regulatory guidance documents, and adhere to high quality and ethical standards.
Follows safe work practices
Basic or above average understanding of technical writing skills
Positive, flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on and potentially lead multiple tasks subject to project deadlines
Strongly detail oriented and able to work as part of a team and independently
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word & Excel
Ability to travel to work locations with some overnight travel capacity
Flexibility to work in office and field environments
Valid Driver’s License
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in botany, plant ecology, wetlands ecology, riparian ecology, conservation biology, or related science
Minimum 1 years’ work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.
Capable of working in an office environment (computer based work for reports, data, project tasks) and performing field work throughout the year.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-Indiana-Indianapolis
Organization : BC-2390 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes IN
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Feb 8, 2024, 11:45:32 AM
Req ID: 240000LS
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans