Environmental Scientist (Sarasota, FL)

Environmental Scientist (Sarasota, FL)

Department: Geotechnical/Environmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sarasota, FL

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation's Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

CPH has an opening in our Sarasota, FL location for the following position:

An Environmental Scientist with 7 to 12 years experience with a B.S. in biology/environmental science field required. Must have expertise in of wetland delineation, water quality monitoring, flora and fauna identification, species survey protocol, qualitative & quantitative monitoring methodologies, functional assessment experience and strong oral and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Proficient with wetland delineation - identification of hydric soils and knowledge of plants required.
• Proficient with water quality monitoring - procedures, QAQC and analysis of results
• Physically able to conduct field work in all weather conditions and environments
• Able to furnish assistance to engineers and scientists with standard environmental issues
• Experience with permitting with the 5 Water Management Districts, FDEP and the Army Corps of Engineers and local municipalities
• Able to provide a draft work product to supervisor that was prepared using sound professional judgement.
• Able to produce standard work products with minimal review comments
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgement and knowledge of principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications to the work product.
• Able to recognize and then ask when assistance is needed
• May be required to supervise or coordinate the work of others on specific assignments.
• Able to work under supervision, receiving instruction on specific assignment objectives, standard permitting projects and propose possible solutions.
• Able to demonstrate responsibility by adhering to project scope, completing a job within the budget limitations and bringing issues of concern to supervisor's attention.
• Detailed oriented
• FFWCC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent Permit
• Valid, state-issued driver's license in with a clean driving record.

Compensation and Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.