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Position:
Environmental Scientist
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Location:
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Jacksonville, FL
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Job Id:
4531
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# of Openings:
1
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Environmental Scientist - Jacksonville, Florida
Halff Associates has an open position for an entry-level
Environmental Scientist at our Jacksonville, FL location. Recent graduates with limited experience will be considered.
Our team of
Environmental Scientists offers expertise in natural resources impact analysis and permitting as well as environmental due diligence investigations for a wide variety of clients and locations. The appropriately qualified applicant will need to demonstrate a willingness to join an established team of professionals and contribute to the success of that team. This position will assist with the collection and preparation of information as it pertains to the local, state, and federal regulation of natural resources. There will be an emphasis on field work as it pertains to wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and general plant surveys, supporting all Halff offices. A qualified applicant must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and capable of, at times, strenuous field work.
Environmental Scientist Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, natural resources management, or related field
- Up to 3 years of experience in collection and preparation of information as it pertains to the local, state, and federal regulation of natural resources
- Basic awareness of ArcGIS and GPS technology, is preferred
- Provide support to multi-disciplinary teams in delivering solutions to clients
- Excellent research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills
- Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed
- Work in diverse and challenging environmental conditions, including:
- Extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, lightning)
- Wet or swampy terrains
- Potential hazards such as wildlife (e.g., snakes, wild hogs), insects (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, wasps, hornets), and vegetation (e.g., poison ivy, briars)
Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: broadband, construction services, energy, environmental, geographic information systems, grant funding resources, intelligent infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, land development, planning and landscape architecture, MEP engineering, public works, resilience, right of way, structural engineering, subsurface utility engineering/utility coordination, surveying, transportation, water resources and water/wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
- Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock and Little Rock
- Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, Temple Terrace and Windermere
- Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
- Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
- Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, The Woodlands and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid time off; holiday pay; traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Health Savings Account; 529 College Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Plan; and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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Halff Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
Dec 18, 2024