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DewberryEnvironmental Consulting

Entry Level Environmental Scientist

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-3 years

Compensation

$63K - $65.2K per year

Posted

7h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This full-time Entry Level Environmental Scientist position at Dewberry's Richmond, VA office involves working on various environmental services, including wetland science, regulatory permitting, and NEPA documentation. Responsibilities include conducting field delineations, preparing environmental reports, and coordinating with state and federal regulators.

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist in our Richmond, VA office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This full-time opening will provide the applicant with the opportunity to work as part of a team in all facets of environmental services including wetland science, regulatory permitting, and NEPA documentation. The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of experience.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct field delineations of wetlands and Waters of the US.

  • Prepare delineation reports, functional assessments, mitigation plans, and jurisdictional determinations.

  • Prepare permit applications under Sections 404/401 of the Clean Water Act.

  • Coordinate with state, federal, and local regulators as appropriate.

  • Conduct vegetation and wildlife habitat surveys.

  • Conduct threatened and endangered species surveys.

  • Research and write NEPA documents.

  • Prepare consultations with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

  • Prepare Section 106 consultations with the State Historic Preservation Officer.

  • Conduct permit compliance monitoring and assist in conducting environmental site assessments.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microstation and /or GIS.

Required Skills & Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or a related field.

  • 0-3 years of related experience.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office software.

  • Desire to work in a team environment.

  • Local Virginia, Maryland and/or District of Columbia experience and certified arborist are a plus.

The projected range for this position is $63,000 - $65,200 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

  • Form lasting connections with peers in your class.

  • Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.

  • Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.

Updated 7h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Wetland science • 1+ yrs
Regulatory permitting • 1+ yrs
NEPA documentation • 1+ yrs
AutoCAD • 1+ yrs
Microstation • 1+ yrs
GIS • 1+ yrs
MS Office • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-3 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$63K - $65.2K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Relocation Assistance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationRichmond, Virginia, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalMedium5/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium5/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Dewberry

Team size

Growing team

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

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Entry Level Environmental Scientist

Richmond, Virginia, United StatesFull Time