Requisition Number : URS40762
Division : URS
Interest Category : Environmental/Sciences
Interest Sub Category : Environmental Sciences
Employment Category/Status : Full Time
Type of Position : Regular Hire
Country : Australia
State/Province : QLD
City : Brisbane
Minimum Requirements : Qualifications• Relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution.
• Environmental Science/Marine Biology.
• Driver’s licence (Essential)
Skills• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed skills in one or more areas relevant to marine and/or terrestrial ecology
• Good presentation (verbal and written skills)
• Strong analytical skills
• Well developed planning and organisational skills
Personal Attributes• Outcome and deadline focused
• Ability to work within a project-based and team-based environment
• Focused - Excellent time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to clients and stakeholders
• Ability to write technical reports of high quality
• Initiative – self starter
• Health and Safety conscious
• Proven track record in project management (technical excellence, client service and profitability)
Knowledge• Knowledge of Commonwealth and Queensland environmental protection legislation
• General understanding of the principles and practices of environmental monitoring, assessment and management
• Knowledge of dredging and sea dumping issues, and understanding of Commonwealth and State legislation and requirements
Experience• Experience with Queensland’s coastal ecology
• Experience in marine surveys and baseline monitoring studies
• Experience in univariate and multivariate statistical analyses
• Extensive experience in field and/or desktop marine and coastal studies
Job Description The Associate Environmental Scientist will join the Environmental Services Group in our Brisbane Office and will be involved with projects for a number of clients and service industries.
The role will include fieldwork management and project management for a variety of small to medium sized projects. Specifically the role will entail field work, data collation, client liaison (as required), analysis of information, preparation of technical reports under the supervision of senior technical staff, budget and time management.
Main responsibilities include:• Assistance with marine biology aspects of multi-disciplined environmental and engineering studies
• Marine biology studies.
• Preparation and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Plans
• Budget and time management
• Writing technical reports
• Training and mentoring project staff
• Preparation of tenders and proposals and assistance with other Business Development Activities.
• Participate in workgroup initiatives
• Perform other related duties from time to time, provided that they are consistent with your skills, competencies and expertise
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