Entry-Level Biologist - Hiring Event with Confidential Client - Coral Gables, FL
The Entry-Level Biologist at Confidential Client supports environmental planning and permitting projects by conducting ecological surveys, environmental impact assessments, and technical reporting within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. This hybrid role involves both fieldwork and office tasks, contributing to sustainable infrastructure projects across the Southeastern U.S. The position offers career growth opportunities while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
About Careertakes
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Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an Entry-Level Biologist to join an environmental team supporting projects across the Southeast (primary focus: Tampa, FL). This early-career role blends field surveys, data collection, environmental permitting support, and technical reporting. Candidates will be considered for placement in Tampa, FL and nearby offices; exceptional candidates across the Southeast U.S. will also be considered. This role is full-time and includes a hybrid schedule with regular fieldwork.
What You’ll Do
- Assist lead biologists and scientists with wetland, plant, wildlife, intertidal, nearshore marine, and protected upland habitat surveys.
- Conduct protected species surveys and support coordination with regulatory agencies.
- Perform wetland delineations and functional assessments; collect, process, and QA field data using tablets and GPS units.
- Inspect stormwater and drainage facilities and document observations.
- Support preparation of environmental permitting packages, NEPA documents, and technical reports.
- Help identify potential environmental impacts through plan reviews, aerial imagery, desktop research, and GIS database queries.
- Travel to project sites (may include overnight travel) and perform physically demanding fieldwork as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation; candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
- Strong attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions (heat, rain, uneven terrain).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with field data collection, ecological research, and technical report writing.
- Familiarity with federal/state environmental laws and regulatory processes (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA).
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with tablets/iPads, Trimble GPS units or similar survey equipment.
- GIS skills (ESRI ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro) for creating figures and analyzing location data.
- Safety or health certifications (CPR, OSHA HAZWOPER, or similar).
- College transcripts (GPA) and writing samples available for review.
Workplace Details & Additional Information
- Employment type: FULL_TIME.
- Hybrid schedule required; candidates must be able to commute to the Tampa office at least three days per week.
- Fieldwork is required and may include long days, overnight travel, and physically demanding conditions.
- Relocation assistance is not available.
- Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.
- Day 1 in-person onboarding at a local office is required for all hires.
Why Join
- Early-career growth opportunities within a multidisciplinary environmental team.
- Hands-on field experience across coastal and inland habitats.
- Mentorship and professional development to build technical and regulatory expertise.
- Work on projects that support infrastructure, conservation, and community resilience across the Southeast.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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