Field Leader - Environmental

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Title: Field Leader                            

Division: Environmental

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.                                  

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform a variety of field tasks including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, habitat assessments, tree surveys etc.
• Basic understanding of Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Perform basic GIS services as needed.
• Assist with report preparation as needed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent writing, communication, and client engagement skills, as well as budget management.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree

Required Experience:

• 0-2+ years of experience

Certifications:

• Seeking Certified Natural Resources Professional (CNRP), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Arborist (CA), Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) or other
• Seeking or has completed Wetland Delineation Training

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
• Driving to and from various project locations
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Position requires approximately 50% of time in the field, applicant must be able to work in all weather conditions

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)