Spray Drone Environmental Scientist/Specialist | Kent, OH

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Spray Drone Environmental Scientist/Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals.

Job Duties

• Provide services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage natural resources, comply with policies.
• Understand the contract needs and specifications of clients and their customers.
• Inspect a wide range of habitats, both natural and disturbed, and assess their condition, health and functionality according to client specifications.
• Identify local species, understand their typical characteristics and recognise common diseases and pests.
• Train and mentor teammates.
• Work more directly with clients.
• Availability to work up to 12 hour days, Monday through Friday, as needed; hours and days can vary based on job requirements, weather conditions, etc.
• Routine overnight travel expected (hotel and per diem provided).
• Ability to work outside in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to safely traverse wet, rough, and rocky terrain on a regular basis.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Identification of local native and invasive vegetation species.
• Work safely with herbicides wearing all required PPE.
• Operate various equipment such as UTV, backpack sprayers, hand tools, etc. (training provided; experience a plus).
• Ability to lift 50lbs +.
• Willingness to learn new skills, techniques, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Two to four year degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Forestry, Horticulture, Hydrology, Soil Science, Zoology or related discipline or equivalent experience in a similar position.
• Master’s degree or advanced education may be required by project.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record are required; a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required by project.
• Natural resource consulting experience preferred.
• Part 107 experience required.
• Pesticide application experience required.
• Pesticide license preferred.
• Drone experience preferred.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

Employment with Davey Resource Group is contingent upon the successful completion of a 5 panel pre-employment drug screen, screening for all federally regulated drugs including marijuana, where permitted by applicable law.

Company vehicles are equipped with telematics technology, which utilises GPS tracking and driver event monitoring (such as speeding, harsh braking, and other safety-related driving events). Vehicle event activity may be monitored for safety, compliance, and operational purposes only.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.