Environmental Specialist I-II (Field Biologist) at Montrose Environmental Group Inc. in Arvada, Colorado

Job Description:

ABOUT YOU



Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU



As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

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  Competitive compensation package: Hourly pay ranging from $21 to $23 per hour commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography.


• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.


• Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges.


• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues.


• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.


• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.


• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.


• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.


• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation.


• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

ABOUT US



We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.


We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.


Two Dot Consulting (2DOT), an affiliate of Montrose Environmental Group, is an interdisciplinary Environmental and Engineering firm based in downtown Arvada, Colorado. We have offices throughout CO + WY and over 25 scientists, biologists, and engineers with a combined 230 years of experience. We focus on equal pay, company culture, environmental engineering, natural resource management, environmental permitting + compliance, remediation, reclamation, soil, water, and technology to serve our clients.



A DAY IN THE LIFE



We are in search of an Environmental Specialist I-II (Field Biologist) to be located at our Arvada, CO office. [Internal title: Staff Scientist] The applicant must reside within 30 miles of Arvada, CO and be willing to commute to the office daily.


The position is primarily field work in remote locations (>80%) with an average of 50% overnight travel required, as well as some office work when needed. 2DOT provides services to clients primarily in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Utah, in addition to other states, as needed. The ES will conduct natural resource and compliance projects for various clients throughout 2DOT's service area, including wildlife, raptor, and vegetation surveys as well as soil collection and wetland delineation. Field surveys require proficiency in digital collection methods and attention to detail.


As a key member of the 2DOT team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Performs routine site environmental surveys and report preparation under supervision using digital forms including ESRI suite (Survey123 / FieldMaps) and Google Suite (Google Forms, Google Sheets, etc.)


• Strong practical knowledge of field QA/QC procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP).


• Performs task and task management.


• Maintain and manage field equipment.


• Assist with technical reports or plans and specifications.


• Contributes new ideas to program improvements to manager.


• Assists in coordination of field programs.


• Travel to 2DOT offices, project sites and project meetings on an as-needed basis.


• Perform, assist, and contribute to project tasks and deliverables.


• Provide your Project Manager or Program Director with progress reports as requested.


• Maintain and support 2DOT's data collection, and database management in support of 2DOT clients and internal use.


• Maintain multiple project tasks simultaneously.


• Maintain a billability target of 90%.


• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS



To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or similar degree

• Minimum of 1 year of experience


• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record


• Must be able to obtain Health & Safety training preferred (e.g., H2S, SafeLand, CPR, etc.) prior to start date


• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work (e.g., hiking, digging, driving UTV)


• Ability to lift/carry up to 35 lbs


• Comfortable performing long field days, if needed


• Demonstrated agility and flexibility as business needs and priorities shift.


• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems.


• Travel as needed, to individual project locations within 2DOTs service area.


• Familiar with Rocky Mountain wildlife and vegetation.


• T&E species/habitat assessments.


• Familiar with environmental regulations and web based environmental resource database resources.


• Wildlife, avian, and plant identification.


• Google and Microsoft Suite proficiency.


• Willingness to cross-train to support 2DOT's other environmental services.


• Excellent communication, technical writing, and organizational and time management skills.


• Detail-oriented and demonstrated experience creating, editing, tabulating, and collecting data.


• Comfortable working alone in remote areas and adjusting to changing field schedules.


• Strong commitment to field safety procedures.


• Safely traversing uneven terrain by foot or motorized vehicle (4x4 UTV or truck).


• Virtual meeting applications (Google Meets, Teams, Zoom).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.



MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER



We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers.


Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!


Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. Apply Now