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Entry Level Environmental Scientist

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Southeast Environmental Services team has an immediate need for an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our growing practice in Tampa or Sarasota, Florida. The successful candidate will get to work on a variety of projects across energy, transportation, real estate, and/or local government markets.

Responsibilities

Wetland delineations
Threatened and endangered species surveys
Plant identification and vegetation Inventory
Water Quality and discharge monitoring
GPS, mobile technology, and data management
GIS, geodatabases, and basic mapmaking
Data entry, research, and analysis
Writing and technical reporting
Coordination with clients and regulators
Environmental permit support

Skills & Abilities

Ability to identify flora within Florida, using online resources and/or other technical keys/regional references.
Technical writing and statistical analysis
Mapping and data assessment using GIS
Ability to work independently and as part of team in remote field locations and/or in challenging weather conditions
Ability to travel on short notice, at night, and/or on weekend shifts, and potentially for extended periods of time
Ability to think critically in the field and office
Excellent attention to detail, team oriented, and flexible

Minimum Qualifications

0-1 year of fieldwork experience in natural habitats, whether through coursework, internships or professional experience
BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Zoology, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources)
Internship experience preferred

Hiring Salary Range - $53,000 - $60,000. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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