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Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations: VA, Gainesville, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100, 20155 

Requisition ID: 204278

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an environmental scientist with three years to five years of experience to join our growing team in our Gainesville, Virginia office. PWS/PWD preferred.

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:
•    Wetlands Delineation
•    Endangered and Threatened Species Studies
•    Wetlands Mitigation Monitoring and Site Assessments
•    Stream Restoration Monitoring
•    Chesapeake Bay Preservation Studies and Approvals
•    Other environmentally related studies, as required
•    Participating in industry organizations
•    Inter-department coordination and communication within WSSI/Davey
•    Other tasks and assistance to other departments at WSSI/Davey as needed

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; working knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to 401/404 Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit program, NEPA, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and three (3) to five (5) years of experience.  Applicants that do not meet these minimum qualifications will not be considered.
 
Strong knowledge of/experience in one or more of the following fields desired:
•    plant identification (including trees/shrubs)
•    soils
 
Also required:
•    general natural history knowledge/interest
•    willingness to travel regionally

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

Paid time off and paid holidays Opportunities for advancement All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options Group Health Plan Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees Charitable matching gift program

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on exchanging ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.