Malacologist
7 days ago
Why work for EnviroScience’s Marine Division?
Working within the Marine Services division of EnviroScience has many benefits and opportunities for professional development. Our experience includes endangered mussel surveys, impact assessments, translocations, mitigation design, biological assessments, expert consultation, and experimental lab and field research on mussels for multitude of clients including industrial, railroads, utilities and developers, as well as with federal, state and local governments, and non-profits. Moreover, many of our ecological staff are certified divers and routinely assist with mussel surveys, allowing all our personnel great familiarity with mussel searching and handling techniques using multiple protocols from around the United States including those in the Midwest, Southeast/Southern Appalachia, Great Lakes, and Atlantic Slope. EnviroScience has offices in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions and field offices in Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Wyoming.
Selected candidates would also be exposed to many different diving techniques including SCUBA, hookah systems, and surface supplied diving. EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services. Our diving meets the highest standards for safety and efficiency, including those of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM385-1-1, OSHA, ADCI, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Our in-house ADCI certified commercial divers are not only highly trained professionals, but they are also highly experienced mussel surveyors and widely respected by state and federal resource agencies as qualified mussel collectors. Additionally, we are an established company recognized for our robust health and safety program and a registered firm in good standing with ISNetworld. Because of our safety record and geographic footprint, the selected candidate will have significant exposure to and opportunities to diversify their career.
EnviroScience also provides professional development opportunities for its employees that include attending professional conferences and additional trainings that promote safety and knowledge expansion. EnviroScience has been rated one of Northeast Ohio’s top-rated places to work and is now an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) available to qualified employees.
Qualifications:This position is a great opportunity for a qualified malacologist who enjoys traveling, diversified project types, and possesses a high level of self-motivation and enthusiastic leadership.
Other qualifications include:
- Minimum B.S. degree in the Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Hold or previously held or able to obtain State Collection Permits (Example: IA, IL, MN, WI, MO, OH, WV, PA, NY, MI, TN, TX, VA, MD).
- 2+ years of diving experience.
- Ability to conduct aquatic surveys independently and manage a team of field biologists and divers.
- Ability to read and interpret resource mapping.
- Experience with Midwestern, Southeastern, and/or Mid-Atlantic freshwater mussel species.
- Experience with technical report writing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
- Valid driver license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Additional Beneficial Skills:
- Federal Recovery Permit.
- Additional State Scientific Collection Permits.
- Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, amphibians, or marine macroinvertebrates.
- Project or client management.
- Experience with Southeastern, Southern Appalachian, and/or Atlantic Slope freshwater mussel species.
- Experience with boat driving and trailering.
- Familiarity with state and regional mussel collection protocols and agency consultations.
About ACRT, Inc.:
EnviroScience, Inc. is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, with additional offices in Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Our team comprises over 150 highly skilled biologists, environmental scientists, divers, and engineers who develop unique, cost-effective solutions for our clients’ environmental, infrastructure, and regulatory needs. Our clients repeatedly choose EnviroScience because of our technical expertise, client advocacy, high-quality work, and outstanding reputation with regulators and industry executives. The pursuit of excellence is at the forefront of all we do; we are a team of people who own their actions and their work, embrace accountability and continuous improvement, and challenge the status quo. As advocates for our clients, we constantly seek ways to help our clients succeed, and we pride ourselves on delivering on our commitments every time. Outside the office, our employees give their time and talents as citizens to better our communities and are continuous stewards of our nation’s natural resources. We strive to model our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety in all we do.EnviroScience has an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for eligible employees. This means that your role here is not just a job; it’s an investment in your future. Along with your team members, you’ll have a hand in our ongoing growth and success. With a track record of excellent service and exceptional growth since 1989, exciting things continue to happen at our company.As an employee, you will enjoy benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance with a generous HSA match, company-paid life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, vacation and sick time, 401k with a company match, student loan refinancing programs, and flexible work arrangements. Sound like a fit? Check out our open positions below, and follow us on LinkedIn to stay in touch.
