Additional Locations: NA
Primary Locations: NC, Wilmington, 3805 Wrightsville Ave. Suite 15, 28403
Requisition ID: 202272
Position Overview
Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) is actively seeking a self-motivated, organized, and dedicated individual to join our team as a coastal environmental scientist supporting our CAMA, Wetlands and Ecological Restoration teams. The selected candidate(s) will be working out of our Wilmington, North Carolina office.
Job Duties
Primary work duties of this position will include the ecological inventories/field data collection, creation of customized maps, compiling and integrating field data into map deliverables, managing GIS data, technical report writing, permit application preparation and submittal, and project stakeholder meeting coordination and facilitation.
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications: ● Respondents should hold, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in marine science or environmental science. Ideally, the candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Coastal Resource Management, Natural Resource Sciences or a related field. ● Candidates should possess knowledge of coastal ecology and management issues in North Carolina. Candidates should also possess significant working knowledge of state and federal permitting programs related to coastal development. Experience in wetland ecology, natural resource assessments, and ecological restoration is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, staff, and the public are required. ● Course work, training, or commensurate applied experience in GIS software is required. ● 2 or more years of experience in performing coastal permitting or Section 404 wetland permitting is preferred. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in environmental consulting or engineering applications. ● Candidates should possess skills in using additional office software (Microsoft Word/Excel/Google Docs etc.), multi-tasking, and working cooperatively in a team environment. ● Familiarity with North Carolina coastal geography and ecology, the NC Coastal Area Management Act, knowledge of stakeholders involved with the NC Coastal Management program, state and federal government coastal programs, training and experience in wetlands ecology/identification and coastal management issues is strongly preferred. The position will also require work in difficult field/site conditions typical for wetland assessments in the Coastal Plain of North and South Carolina.
Additional Information
What We Offer:*
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 50%
