About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Environmental Planner / Scientist to support environmental design, permitting, and field work. You will assist senior environmental staff on projects involving environmental compliance and site assessments.

• Support preparation of state and federal environmental documentation, including NEPA.
• Assist socioeconomic analyses and environmental justice evaluations.
• Conduct wetland delineations and stream assessments.
• Perform threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys.
• Support Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting efforts.
• Assist with environmental site investigations, field sampling, and terrestrial ecosystem assessments.
• Participate in periodic travel and overnight field work as required.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments (heat, uneven terrain, steep slopes).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is preferred but not required.

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Physical Requirements

This role requires field work and the ability to:

• Walk and navigate rough or uneven terrain (mud, rocks, stream banks, wooded areas).
• Perform physical activities such as bending, kneeling, twisting, and climbing.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including high/low temperatures and precipitation.

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Benefits & Compensation

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group life insurance and optional additional coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

Compensation range (good-faith estimate): $70,000 – $125,000 per year. Actual pay will depend on experience, skills, and other factors.

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Contract, Full-time
• Work location: Williams Grv, PA — Onsite with periodic travel for fieldwork

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client will not sponsor work visas for this role.

Confidential Client is not accepting unsolicited resumes from other third-party recruiters for this position.

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Application Materials

Please be prepared to provide the following if requested during the application process:

• Resume
• Most recent school transcript (or provide upon request if the application system does not accept attachments)

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.