Environmental Scientist I

Job Purpose

Straughan is currently seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Scientist I to join our Natural Resources Team. This position has the potential for part-time off-site work (several days per week

Salary Range for this position is $54,902 - $67,254. The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with wetland delineations and monitoring (vegetation, soils, and hydrology)
• Assist with stream assessments and restoration monitoring (stream pattern and profile)
• Assist with water quality monitoring (water chemistry, groundwater, stormwater, and biology)
• Assist with Forest Stand Delineations, Forest Conservation Plans, and other plant community evaluations
• Summarize data and write technical reports
• Assist with reviewing and organizing data and program documentation
• Create/interpret ArcGIS maps for use in the field and reports and conduct basic geo-processing analyses
• Other tasks associated with the Clean Water Act, Maryland Forest Conservation Act, Critical Area Act, and/or other Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Landscape Architecture, Biology, or related field

Experience: Proficiency in MS Office computer software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) and ArcGIS. Well-developed organizational and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.
• Familiarity with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies
• Mid-Atlantic plant identification
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation
• Experience using GPS field equipment
• Experience with various water quality monitoring tools
• Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, FieldMaps, Survey 123
• Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and/or Python
• Available to occasionally work extended days, weekends, and/or limited overnight travel
• Contributing member of professional organizations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan Environmental Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.