Rawlins, Wyoming, USA
1 day ago
Environmental Scientist | WY

Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision 

401k and 401k match opportunities 

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

Paid Time Off 

Volunteer Time 

Bereavement Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Assistant Project Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Compensation: $24 - $28 per hour, based on relevant experience; per diem

Benefits: Not eligible for benefits

This position is for a project that will begin in April 2025 and end in October 2025.This position is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated. The average work week is Monday-Saturday 10-hour days.

Interested candidates will be required to relocate to Rawlins or Casper, WY where work will be conducted.

About Eocene Environmental Group: 

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. 

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: 

Forestry & Utility Division 

Environmental Division 

Technology & Innovation Division 

Sustainability Division 

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Scientist is involved in the assessment of potential environmental impacts related to soils and groundwater for numerous small utility projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Inspecting and monitoring construction activities to ensure resource protection measures are being implemented to protect sensitive resources

Verifying sensitive archaeological sites are flagged for avoidance

Ensuring rare plant populations are properly flagged for avoidance

Tracking and reporting construction activities

Documentation of compliance/non-compliance with resource protection measures

Completing daily reports

Photo documenting site conditions

Interacting professionally with relevant parties

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership.

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position will require travel as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in an environmental resource field (environmental science, biology, ecology, archaeology, or paleontology)

Minimum of 0-2 years relevant work experience required

Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions

Competence using global positioning system units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices

Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain

Ability to perform work duties independently or in a team setting

Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience with one or more of the following:

Biological resources (specifically avian surveys, raptor identification, botanical surveys, and/or bat surveys)

Implementing and/or monitoring erosion and sediment controls including preparation and maintenance of Stormwater Prevention and Protection Plans (SWPPPs)

Cultural resources

Paleontological resources

Soils

Restoration and reclamation processes

Field experience on construction projects

Familiarity with electrical transmission and distribution line construction activities

Performing environmental inspections for construction monitoring

Prior experience working in Wyoming

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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