ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to join our growing Environmental Services and Energy practice. This position entails both field and office-related work with excellent growth opportunity within a vibrant and expanding environment. This position will be flexible and based out of our South Burlington, Vermont office and the successful candidate can expect the majority of fieldwork to occur throughout Vermont, within occasional field support to other offices in New England and adjacent regions of New York.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals to conduct a wide array of natural resources-related studies and analysis for a variety of transportation, energy, and real estate projects, while occasionally supporting water resources projects
• Conduct natural resource surveys including, but not limited to, wetland delineations and functional assessments, vernal pool surveys, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys and habitat assessments
• Participate in field natural resource investigations
• Prepare natural resource study reports, including supporting documents and analyses
• Assist with preparation of state, federal, and local permitting applications
• Assist with environmental monitoring

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Mobile data collection and familiarity with GIS software preferred
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to grow professionally
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Strong communication skills between clients and state/federal regulators
• Experience preparing State, Federal, and local permit applications preferred
• Field ecology experience preferred

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Natural Resources related field (a Masters degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• 1-3 years of professional natural resources fieldwork experience
• Field experience performing wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and plant/animal species surveys in the Northeast US preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel for at least 50% of working time during the field season. Expectation is that travel will be local and only occasional overnights will be required

We are VHB! Were an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. Were growing, and we hope youll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusionsupported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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