Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist - ( 240002YC )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec GS is seeking a highly skilled Marine Biologist to join our Honolulu, HI office.

The biologist will utilize their expertise in coral ecology water quality to fulfill a range of responsibilities related to marine resource monitoring, data collection and analysis, and report writing and documentation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting underwater monitoring of mitigation activities.
• Record biological and GIS data underwater and on a vessel.
• Enter, organize, analyze, and QC data
• Assist with reporting of ongoing mitigation activities

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of underwater survey techniques, data collection methods, data handling, quality control, data entry and analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with identification of coral reef and nearshore native and invasive species in Hawaii
• Ability to safely and comfortably spend extended periods of time underwater while task loaded in in low visibility conditions.
• Must be able to conduct field work on a vessel for up to 10 hours per day.
• GIS experience and ability to use ArcGIS and Esri programs preferred but not required.
• Experience with underwater photography preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with diverse teams and collaborating effectively in a fast- paced environment.
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Excellent grammatical skills, excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of risk communication principles.
• Ability to work independently or as a team, with strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good record.
• Must live on Oahu, Hawaii.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Drug screen is required for position.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and procedures is preferred but not required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marine biology, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience with in-water data collection, coral reef ecological surveys, coral restoration, marine mitigation or related roles with proven abilities to work on a variety of demanding projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER, adhering to OSHA 29 CFR §1910.120(e) is preferred but not required.
• Must have American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) active diver status or ability to attain active diver status within a short timeframe.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $28.08 Per Hour - $40.72 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Hawaii-Honolulu

Organization : BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : Jul 28, 2024, 4:44:03 PM

Req ID: 240002YC

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