Job Description
Requisition Number: 154927 Company Name: DRG Inc Service Line: 1ENV - DRG Environmental Consulting Employment Type: Regular Job Type: Full Time Education Level Required: Bachelors Work Experience Required: Less than 1 year Travel Expectations: Up to 50%
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc. (DRG) has an opportunity for an Environmental Scientist Specialist in Kent, Ohio. DRG is a leader in tree care and ecological science throughout the U.S. and Canada.
DUTIES:
The Environmental Consulting team at DRG is focused on the environmental consulting needs of our clients. The primary duties of an environmental scientist are to assist with ecological assessments, data collection, report writing, ecological restoration, and tree inventory projects throughout Ohio. This supporting role will require skilled work and efficient communication with Site and Project Managers across both DRG's ecological consulting, restoration services, and urban forestry service lines.
Ecological consulting work includes field data collection, report writing, and agency coordination. Ecological restoration work will require inspecting and maintaining a wide range of habitat restoration projects. Urban forestry work will require collecting data and inspecting trees.
Daily tasks may include water resource assessments and wetland delineations, botanical surveys, endangered species surveys, regulatory permitting, GIS/AutoCAD mapping, data collections using GPS, tree species identification, tree risk assessment/mitigation, tree maintenance, tree planting, seeding/plug installation, prescribed burns, and invasive species control using both mechanical and chemical means. As experience is gained, duties may transition to a more singular purpose as a more focused career path develops.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
*Ability and willingness to travel. *Ability to work outdoors and hike in varying terrain and weather conditions. *Ability to identify native and/or non-native species in Ohio. *Four-year degree in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, or Landscape Architecture is preferred. *Current Driver's License and Driving Record in good standing. *Working knowledge of computers and Word, Excel, Google Applications, and GIS/GPS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full-time hourly position with potential for overtime pay. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
