Early Career Environmental Scientist

This Opportunity is an Early Career Environmental Scientist position at WSP in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will provide local technical assistance for data collection and compilation, and conduct natural resource field surveys. They will also assist with performing basic professional environmental science work and generate accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field
• Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species/discipline
• Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings