Entry-Level Biologist Entry-Level Biologist AECOM In-person · Coral Gables, FL, US about

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Biologist for employment in the Coral Gables (Miami), FL office. This position would support our client’s needs with respect to environmental/NEPA analyses and reporting for projects including natural resources, sociocultural resources, and physical resources in the South Florida region. Position will require working in a client’s office on a full-time basis.

Primary duties may include, but not be limited to performing the following:

• Environmental data collection, identification, investigation, and data analysis
• Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data, as needed.
• Conducting studies related to natural resources, protected species, wildlife resources and related parameters
• Conduct biological surveys/ protocol-level fieldwork as part of a team. Identify and record fauna and/or flora in field (terrestrial/wetland and coastal).
• Preparation and/or review of natural/social/physical resources technical reports - strong writing skills required to prepare high-quality NEPA-related documents and other technical reports
• Assisting with the preparation of NEPA documents
• Coordination with regulatory and resource agencies with regard to NEPA, ecological studies and environmental permitting
• Working in regional program areas related to natural/water resources planning, community development, coastal zone management and others
• Possess some knowledge of major state (e.g., FDEP) and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, NOAA Fisheries) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, ESA, CWA and CCA) as they relate to biological resource impacts
• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Bring flexibility to serve as a cross-disciplinary resource to best meet the needs of AECOM and its clients
• Working in a client’s office on a full time basis
• Occasional travel may be required.

The successful candidate must be capable of performing field work in difficult weather conditions, and easily handle terrain obstacles such as fences and other obstacles as well as animal nuisances such as ticks, mosquitos and snakes. Travel (short term and extended) may be required, including overnight stays.

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