Environmental Scientist II

Position Overview

This position combines office-based responsibilities with field activities and provides opportunities to support a variety of environmental investigations and studies. EA is committed to professional development, work-life balance, and flexible scheduling. Through mentoring, training, and diverse project experience, employees have opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers while working with a strong base of established clients and a stable project backlog.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior staff to prepare project documents and reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead field efforts.
• Collect, evaluate, and report environmental and natural resource data.
• Conduct flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological monitoring.
• Support threatened and endangered species surveys and habitat management activities.
• Assist with plant nursery maintenance and wetland assessments.
• Support solid waste, stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water compliance projects.
• Assist with environmental investigations and remediation activities.
• Prepare technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation and support document control and organization.
• Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and project professionals.
• Perform a combination of office-based tasks and field activities across a variety of environmental compliance projects.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Ecology, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Chemistry or Science related field.
• Two to five years of related experience
• An understanding of environmental science or natural resources within the Pacific region and/or coastal settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information at an appropriate level of communication with varying levels of project staff, including local and remote staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat
• Able to work in both the office and the field.
• Must be comfortable working several days a week in hot and humid conditions on challenging terrain with thick vegetation
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to learn quickly are vital
• Attention to detail in following safety plans, work plans, collecting data, and preparing reports
• Ability to acquire access on military installations and have a valid driver’s license

Note:  This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Desired Qualifications

• Natural Resource experience on Guam or the CNMI with experience in wildlife and plant identification, plant propagation, and threatened and endangered species identification and surveys preferred
• Horticulture experience, including plant propagation is preferred
• Experience using GIS and handheld GPS units is preferred
• First Aid/CPR Training and 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training is a plus

Use of AI in the Application Process:  

Applications should represent your own work and experience.  AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement:  

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.