What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at Ardurra Group, Inc.?
Ardurra is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Environmental Scientist to join our staff in Palmetto, FL.
Our full-service environmental and ecological capabilities include support of client services in the areas of municipal and private development, utility permitting support, agricultural activities permitting. We know the importance of protecting the environment while achieving project goals. We believe that innovative thinking and up-front planning can lead to more cost-effective and successful project outcomes.
Primary Function:
The Environmental Scientist specializing in Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species will lead field and regulatory efforts focused on habitat mapping and identifying at‑risk wildlife, with an emphasis on gopher tortoises. The ideal candidate will combine strong biological expertise with excellent communication skills, supporting both on‑the‑ground habitat assessments and public engagement related to species protection.
This role supports statewide conservation programs, implements permitting standards, and collaborates with agency partners, landowners, and conservation organizations to ensure long-term viability of protected species.
Primary Duties:
- Perform Habitat Mapping and Wetland Delineations
- Perform Listed Species Surveys, Permitting and Relocation Activities
- Habitat and Land Management Plans
- May serve as team leader in small projects and help train junior-level staff.
- May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
- Assists in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluation, plan and permit projects.
- Performs site visits, field observations, and field data collection and/or field assignments for clients.
- May oversee work performed by lower-level scientists but does not typically have supervisory responsibility.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires a 4-year degree in biology, environmental science, or related science
- 5 years’ related experience with an environmental scientific background. This includes considerable experience in utilizing technical software and computer-related tools within the discipline
- This position is out of the Palmetto, FL Office Location- Local day trips with occasional overnight travel are a possibility
- Familiarity with State and Federal Environmental Permitting Processes
- May specialize in environmental science, soil science, GIS (Global Information Systems)
- Experience with protected species such as tortoise and gopher
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
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Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Environmental Biology
- Bachelors or better in Environmental Science & Policy
- Bachelors or better in Geology
- Masters or better in Environmental Engineering
- Masters or better in Geology
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