Environmental Scientist (Entry level) Job at Halff, Tampa, FL

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  • Halff
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Scientist (Entry Level) – Tampa, FL

Halff has an immediate opening for an entry level Environmental Scientist in our Tampa, FL office. The ideal candidate will bring experience in completing environmental field data collection activities with a focus on Florida Environmental Resource Permitting and Federal Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting.

This position offers excellent career development opportunities for a motivated individual seeking growth potential with Halff, including professional and personal growth, as well as ownership in the firm.

The successful candidate will bring relevant and hands-on experience in collecting environmental data, adhering to standards dictated by state and federal agencies, familiarity with various regulatory permits.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to oversee budgets and schedules and interact with subconsultants and clients.

What you will do:

  • Responsible for performing field work to collect samples, conduct field surveys and analyze data.
  • Assist with the preparation of permit applications and ensure compliance with environmental regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other professionals to develop and implement environmental solutions.
  • Provide quality support to multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of successful delivery and execution of sustainable solutions to valued clients.
  • Intermediate proficiency with ArcGIS, and/or GPS technology.
  • Resource delineations, impacts analysis, and environmental permitting. preferred.
  • Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Species surveys, permitting and relocation.
  • Flexibility to travel and remain out of town for extended periods of time and possibly up to 2 weeks.
  • Cooperatively, work outdoors in fluctuating climate conditions, emphasizing safety, productivity and project success.
  • Capable of physical exertion and standing for extended periods of time and lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.

What you will need:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources management, or related field; Master's Degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in collecting flora and fauna data to translate into natural resource reports.
  • Positive attitude, proactive self-starter, and exceptional ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong effectiveness in research, analytical, written and verbal communicative capabilities.

Company Overview:

Halff is a 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. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

  • Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected 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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Immediate start, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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