2 jobs found in connecticut

VHB’s growing Wethersfield, CT office has an immediate need for a Wetland/Soil Scientist to join its Environmental Services team. VHB’s passionate professionals include engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with public and private clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Together, we work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. Responsibilities Wetland identification/delineation, vegetative and hydrology surveys, wetland impact and function value assessments, wetland mitigation design and oversight Soil mapping and soil classification Environmental permitting, NEPA/CEPA documentation support, local, state and federal permitting Construction monitoring Stream restoration and water-quality investigations Coastal-zone-management wildlife habitat assessments and natural resource and ecological evaluations Skills & Abilities Ability to work in field settings under a variety of weather conditions alone or with a partner. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Must be highly motivated and a team player Knowledge of local, state and Federal environmental regulations, threatened and endangered species, and wetland permitting Requirements BS degree in environmental science, ecology, plant and soil science, geology, or related field 3+ years of professional experience Ability to travel, as needed, to support offices and projects Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) and/or ability to obtain certified soil scientist certification highly desirable  Please submit applications online. At VHB, we’re invested in what we do, compelled by intellectual curiosity, and driven to work collectively to best serve our clients and help shape the future of our communities in a meaningful way. We’re proud, yet humbled, to have been doing this for 38 years. We are dedicated to making a positive impact, and providing opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Location:  New Haven, Connecticut with frequent travel to the American West Employment Status:  Full-time, Salaried Organization Overview  The Ucross High Plains Stewardship Initiative (UHPSI) is a science-based research program focused on land stewardship in the American West. At its core, UHPSI seeks to support research and management practices that embrace our ever-changing ecological, social, and political landscapes with strength and resiliency.   UHPSI is housed at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (F&ES) in New Haven, Connecticut. As a research program at F&ES, UHPSI is fortunate to interact and work with the future environmental leaders of the world. Position Overview The Assistant Director will assist the UHPSI Director in program development, strategy, and outreach. The position requires significant time interacting with students, faculty, staff, and Western collaborators, often times including travel to Western states. The position is based in New Haven, CT during the academic year. During the summer, the Assistant Director will have the option to split time between New Haven, CT and the American West.  Primary Responsibilities Program Development Coordinate with Yale faculty, staff, and external partners to develop on-the-ground research and applied projects pertaining to land management in the American West Supervise and advise graduate and undergraduate student research and applied projects Direct and expand experiential learning opportunities (current examples include a 2-week applied rangeland rapid assessment in Wyoming and an  experimental grassland competition in partnership with Yale West Campus) Option to pursue one’s own research interests as they pertain to the UHPSI mission Program Strategy Assist the Program Director in formulating a new strategic plan for the organization that aligns with the strategic vision for the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the needs of our Western collaborators Outreach Strengthen and expand partnerships across the university and the American West. Our network of current collaborators spans ranchers, researchers, non-profit organizations, academics, and public agencies Finding opportunities for integration and collaboration with centers and programs at F&ES and across the Yale campus Attend and present UHPSI work at conferences Desired Experience and Skills  A Master’s Degree (or 3-4 years of equivalent experience) in a field related to land management, including ecology, data science, policy, sociology, etc. Demonstrated success navigating complex social dynamics and building trust with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives Capacity to direct and manage numerous projects and collaborations simultaneously Ability to actively listen and engage Strong written and verbal communication Desire to spend time in remote regions of the American West Existing network of relationships in the West (optional, but preferred!) GIS/Remote sensing experience Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com