Staff Scientist

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.

We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We help shape a more sustainable future.

Our Wilkes Barre, PA office is looking for an ambitious Scientist I to join our growing environmental team.

• Review pertinent safety information before conducting fieldwork to ensure compliance while minimising risks.
• Collect wetland delineation data in diverse terrain and weather conditions, from mild to rugged.
• Operate and troubleshoot GPS/GNSS receivers and other related data collection equipment.
• Learn and assist in processes that keep projects moving, i.e. writing reports and supporting project permitting for senior staff and project managers.
• Assist in preparing maps and other illustrations for data reporting and project deliverables.
• Complete field and office tasks accurately and on time; must possess a keen attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources Management or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Physically and mentally fit for extended field days in a challenging outdoor environment; subject to walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperature and weather conditions, and some heavy lifting.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products.
• Task-oriented individual with strong organisational and time-management skills; eager to learn technical and regulatory processes.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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