Environmental Scientist Indianapolis IN

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Requisition Number: 153668  

Company Name: DRG Inc 

Service Line: 1ENV - DRG Environmental Consulting 

Employment Type: Regular 

Job Type: Temporary 

Education Level Required: Bachelors 

Work Experience Required: Less than 1 year 

Travel Expectations: Up to 50% 

 

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc. (DRG) has an opportunity for an Environmental Scientist Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. DRG is a leader in tree and ecological science throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

DUTIES: The Environmental Consulting service group at DRG is focused on meeting the urban forestry and natural resources needs of our client. The primary duties of an environmental scientist are to assist with tree inventories and ecological restoration projects throughout Indiana (approximately 60% of work) and the midwest/southern region of the U.S. (approximately 40% of work). This supporting role will require skilled work and efficient communication with Site and Project Managers across both DRG's urban forestry and ecological restoration service lines.

 

Urban forestry work will require reading, following, and creating maps while inspecting and maintaining trees. Ecological restoration work will require inspecting and maintaining a wide range of habitat restoration projects. Daily tasks will include GIS/GPS inventory, tree species identification, tree risk assessment/mitigation, tree maintenance, tree planting, seeding/plug installation, prescribed burns, and invasive species control using both mechanical and chemical means. As experience is gained, duties may transition to a more singular purpose as a more focused career path develops.

 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

*Ability and willingness to travel. *Ability to work outdoors and hike in varying terrain and weather conditions. *Ability to identify up to 50 native and/or non native trees found in Indiana. *Have or ability to obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist Certification within one year of hire. *Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, or Landscape Architecture is preferred. *High school diploma or GED with three or more years of full-time, practical work experience in arboriculture will be considered comparable to a college degree. *Indiana Certified Pesticide Applicator or ability to earn certification. *Current Driver's License and Driving Record in good standing. *Working knowledge of computers and Word, Excel, Google Applications, and GIS/GPS.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full-time hourly position with potential for overtime pay. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law. 

 

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

 

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Website : http://www.davey.com