Part-Time Scientist I
Overview
RES is looking for a part-time Scientist I with up to two (2) years of relevant work experience based out of the Fort Lauderdale, FL office.
The mission: our Florida operation is growing exponentially and is in sharp need of an entry-level Scientist to do the groundwork. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of natural resource evaluations, while learning from the experienced team of senior biologists, scientists, and ecologists!
The final product of your work is a result of tight collaboration between several team members and different teams, who all might speak different technical languages and be located in different geographies. We therefore are looking for a skillful COMMUNICATOR, who will be able to navigate through this complexity. While you will be properly trained, the team is expecting you to be a SELF-STARTER who enjoys solving problems and independently working on solutions for clients.
What your day-to-day might look like?
Assisting in several projects for the Florida Department of Transportation, private developments, municipal clients, private and public utility sector clients, and mitigation bank projects, 85% of the time you will be working in the field. Tasks you will be accomplishing include:
- wetland delineations and functional assessments,
- Benthic assessment
- Boat captain management/maintenance
- AAUS dive safety officer
- collection of environmental data (water quality sampling and coral and seagrass ID, mangrove identification and lineation)
Note that we perform these tasks in Florida’s hot, humid environment for extended periods of time, in natural and disturbed land settings with potential exposure to biting and stinging insects, venomous snakes and spiders, wild animals, and other hazards, so being an avid outdoors person is necessary to thrive in this position.
15% of the time you will be in the office, assisting in the preparation of reports and permitting documents for submittal to clients and state, federal, and local regulatory agencies. Technical Writing skills are paramount, so be ready to showcase them during the interview.
This position will include overseeing RES’ AAUS dive program and ensuring divers and dive projects meet the AAUS standards, including holding internal training required for staff to meet AAUS dive standards (i.e. CPR/First Aid/ Emergency O2, dive training).
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:
- B.S. in an environmental science-related field (such as but not limited to ecology, forestry, botany, geology, soils, hydrology, etc.)
- Experience in water quality sampling and coral and seagrass ID, mangrove identification, and lineation
- Experience in using GPS and GIS for collecting data collection and tools, and knowledge of field sampling procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Licensed diving instructor
What will make you stand out?
- Licensed boat captain
- Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations and laws relating to wetlands and wildlife
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RES is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.