Ecologist

Successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Biology, Environmental Science, or similar program.

· Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Applicant must have ability to create and maintain tracking spreadsheets.

· Continues learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of the office.

· Valid driver’s license. Must be able to drive to project sites, including areas that require off-road access.

· Knowledge of ArcGIS preferred.

· Knowledge of native plant, soils, or wildlife species preferred.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct field work to support wetland and stream delineations, habitat assessments, botanical surveys, and Endangered and Threatened species evaluations.

· Assist with preparation of federal and state environmental permitting projects.

· Preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and/or presentations to assist with environmental compliance.

· Preparation of GIS maps in support of HHNT projects.

· Assist Senior Environmental Consultant / Scientist or higher with environmental compliance for various environmentally sensitive facilities.

· Conduct permit application and file reviews at local regulatory offices.

· Locating, researching, and disseminating current information for environmental regulations for states and municipalities in the southeast.

· Assist with document review of various groundwater, surface water, methane, leachate, air, NPDES monitoring/ compliance data and statistical analysis reports.

· Assist and write Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans for various sites in the southeast.

· Pursue and obtain your Professional Wetland Scientist, Geographic Information Systems Professional, and/or other Environmental Certifications.

· Must be comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather and being physically challenged.

· Will require travel on a regular basis to project sites which will require overnight stays.

· Minimum requirement of 2,080 hours worked for the company per year.

· Work out of other HHNT offices should be expected.

· Other duties, as assigned.