Wetland Biologist - Oneida ESC Group

Oneida Environmental (OE) delivers full-service, environmental science, natural and biological resources, cultural and historical resources, and NEPA services worldwide, with over 25 years of successful project performance.

OE has an immediate opening for a Wetland Biologist in our Jacksonville, FL office. This position will report to and receive mentoring from senior staff and perform various tasks including but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Environmental Site Assessments, Preliminary Assessments, Site Investigations
• Wetland Delineation, Wetland Characterization
• T&E and Wildlife Surveys
• Permit Applications
• Report Preparation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor degree in Science, Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or science related field
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in the environmental industry
  • Willing to consider all levels of experience (Junior – Senior Level Employees)
• Willingness to travel up to 50% on average with extended overnight stays
• Strong organizational, technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel
• Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, flexible, team player, willing to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimum supervision
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Be able to walk between 1 and 3 miles on job location
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Be able to pass a background check for entry onto federal facilities,
• Drug/Alcohol screening and a Background check is required

Additional Skills (Not Necessary but a Nice Addition)

• Specific knowledge and experience with wetland delineation in Florida and site permitting with Jacksonville District USACE and local Water Management Districts.
• Diving Certification
• Experience in identifying Coral
• Knowledge of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of natural landscapes and construction sites. Job assignments may involve work on hazardous waste sites and may require use of Personal Protective Equipment to evaluate or sample hazardous materials. Participation in a medical surveillance program may be required and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.