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POSITION:  Lead/Inventory Arborist (depending on experience) STARTING DATE:  Immediately. Resumes accepted until suitable candidates are selected. Davey Resource Group (DRG), a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has opportunities in the field of hazard tree assessment as lead and/or inventory arborists for a major government agency. POSITION LOCATION:  Flexible. Opportunity to work throughout California’s Central Valley and up into the Sierra Nevadas. LEAD DUTIES: ●  Lead a team of up to 15 inventory arborists and administrative support personnel. ●  Train, direct and coach multiple team members to grow professionally and personally. ●  Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews. ●  Build a culture of safety and excellence. INVENTORY ARBORIST DUTIES: ●  Perform tree risk assessments and capture the data in a handheld electronic device. ●  Notify landowners of impending compliance or reliability work and discuss incompatible vegetation removals. ●  Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ●  Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science,natural resources or related discipline. ●  International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist and/or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) required. ●  Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. ●  Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain, in inclement weather and to travel as needed. ●  Ability to work independently and under remote supervision. ●  Self-driven desire to improve processes and procedures for client and company goals. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Full time position. Wage depends on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, incentive programs, excellent benefits and F/T positions include option to buy Company stock after 1yr, access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are employee owned and are Equal Opportunity Employers. CONTACT:  Email resume and cover letter to  hiring.drgwr@davey.com  . Visit  Davey’s website  for additional job opportunities and company information.   The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit  www.davey.com

Your Opportunity: 3,000 Environmental Services staff. 20 technical specialties. 900 professional associations. An international team with local expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. Grounded by safety, quality, and ethics, we come up with solutions that perfectly fit the site. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for. And, we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.  Stantec's Environmental Services Practice is looking for an experienced professional to serve as our " Project Planner & Permitting Specialist. " Your Duties: Prepare discretionary permit applications packages in support of federal, state and local agency project approvals. Prepare Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and supporting technical studies. Assist in developing proposals for similar scopes of work.  Your Capabilities and Credentials: 3-5 years of environmental planning and permitting experience successfully preparing or assisting with the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documentation and environmental permitting. Experience with a variety of land uses is preferred.  Experience with urban land development, oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure (transportation, water, wastewater), and/or renewable energy is desired. A Bachelor’s degree in planning, natural resources, environmental science, biological science, ecology, or related field. Strong working knowledge with CEQA/NEPA compliance and demonstrated discretionary permitting including the following: Clean Water Act permitting Sections 404 (Corps) and 401 Water Quality Certifications (Regional Board) Special Use Permits (Bureau of Land Management & U.S. Forest Service) Streambed Alteration Agreements (CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife) Incidental Take Permits (CA Dept of Fish & Game) Conditional Use Permits (cities and counties) Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be team focused. Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of Stantec. Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license. Prior to employment with Stantec the candidate must successfully pass a physical and drug/alcohol screening. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

About the Agency General Information Salary:   $37,009 (Step 01) to $48,117 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program you must meet the following requirements: You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that’s part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained. Duties As a Hydrologist with the   California Water Science Center , some of your specific duties will include: Using a variety of methods and equipment to collect hydrologic data, including stage records for streams, lakes, and wells; collecting and preserving water samples for the analysis of chemical, sediment, or biological characteristics; making discharge measurements; running levels to gages and wells. Checking discharge measurement computations; developing rating curves depicting the relationship between stage and discharge; computing and compiling daily discharge values. Preparing graphic representations of hydrologic data by way of maps, charts, hydrographs, and frequency curves. Writing reports on non-complex hydrologic studies or writing selected sections of broader, complex investigative reports. Operating a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Work environment:   while in the field, the work requires considerable walking, lifting, bending, climbing and stream wading to collect data. Field conditions may include extreme heat or cold, rain or snow, and hazardous conditions such as ice or flooding. Closes 07-10-2017 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

  POSITION:  Consulting Utility Forester   STARTING DATE:   Immediately.  Resumes accepted until suitable candidate is selected. The Davey Resource Group (DRG), a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is currently hiring arborists, foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce. POSITION LOCATION: Kern County, California   DUTIES:   Work with major gas/electric utility system and address its forestry needs Inspect and assess the rights of way for vegetation requiring pruning or removal to avoid conflicts with overhead conductors Identify tree and brush control work and enter data into hand-held computer Notify landowners of impending compliance or reliability work Discuss and negotiate incompatible vegetation removals Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, or related discipline Utility right of way vegetation management experience preferred Ability to identify local tree species and knowledge of growth rates Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:   Pay rates based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, incentive programs, excellent benefits and F/T positions include option to buy Company stock after 1yr, access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.   Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are employee owned and are Equal Opportunity Employers.   CONTACT: Email resume and cover letter to hiring.drgwr@davey.com .  Visit Davey’s website for additional job opportunities and company information.   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com