Ecologist II

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM has a position available for an Ecologist II for our Orlando, Florida or Raleigh, NC locations. In this position you would assist the ecological services department with the evaluation and documentation of natural resources. These evaluations include the identification and assessment of vegetative assemblages and wildlife and plant species, including the establishment of the extent of wetland jurisdiction regulated by local, state, and/or federal agencies.

The successful applicant will have:

• A working knowledge of wetland assessment using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM)
• Environmental permitting, protected species survey requirements knowledge, and strong technical writing capabilities.
• Working knowledge of fauna and flora indigenous to the southeastern United States and regulations protecting wetlands and protected species.
• Clear working knowledge of GIS.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental. Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field +2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of work US citizenship is required.
• Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of data collection, data review, and preparation of scientific documents including wetland reports, habitat assessment or species-specific reports.
• ArcGIS, Survey equipment (GPS units, tablets, etc.) experience.
• Solid report writing skills and permitting knowledge.

Additional Information

• The position requires fieldwork, and the candidate must be able to travel (including overnight).
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation (Florida) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $48,000 - $85,000.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.