Environmental Scientist

LaBella is currently seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist with approximately 0 to 3 years of experience and staffed in Richmond, Virginia. The position will be in our Environmental Permitting and Compliance Group and will require someone who is willing to work on a variety of different tasks and projects simultaneously through Virginia and Maryland.

Duties

• Fieldwork duties include, but are not limited to, wetland and stream delineations, habitat assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and stormwater inspections.
• Ability to complete high quality technical reports.
• Ability to complete GIS mapping associated with fieldwork efforts.
• Willingness to travel throughout Virginia and Maryland for field work with senior field crew.
• Willingness to work on additional environmental tasks as assigned.

• 0 to 3 years of experience required/preferred.
• B.S. degree in Environmental, Biology, Ecology or related field of study.
• Travel for field work throughout Virginia and Maryland for field work with senior field crew.
• Arc Pro or GIS experience, preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to complete high quality technical reports.
• Ability to complete GIS mapping associated with fieldwork efforts.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates.

All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.