Field Ecologist (DRUM) - Grand Junction, CO

About Company

RSI EnTech (RSI) has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. RSI EnTech has more than two decades of experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, engineering, energy and project management services while maintaining an excellent safety record. RSI Services was founded in 2017 and is the 8(a) company of RSI EnTech.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

RSI offers a full range of benefits; a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, Basic and Supplemental life insurance, and short- & long-term disability.

Job Title:Field Ecologist (DRUM)

Location(s):Grand Junction, CO

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: The anticipated starting salary pay range of $50,000 - $64,000/year with a bachelor's degree. The offered salary may be more depending upon additional education, training, and experience of the selected applicant.

Clearance and Health Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

RSI EnTech, LLC is recruiting for an Ecologist who will support the field teams in collecting ecological and environmental data at abandoned uranium mines in remote, rugged country throughout United States, as part of the Defense Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) program. This position is based out of Grand Junction, CO.

This position is required to travel and work in the field 50% -75% of the time.

Primary responsibilities and essential functions:

• Collecting ecological and environmental data at abandoned uranium mines.
• Conduct work according to approved work plan, ensuring procedures are followed.
• Assist in evaluating data, reviewing reports, and writing report sections.
• Work with office personnel in planning field activities.
• Assists in data collection activities such as collecting coordinates of mine features with GPS, soil sampling, and occasionally water sampling.
• Other duties as assigned

Work experience, skills, and capabilities needed:

• Working knowledge of collecting and analyzing environmental data and mine land reclamation.
• Field experience in plant identification
• Field experience in summer field camp, sensitive species surveys, environmental, or mine land reclamation.
• Strong working knowledge of collecting and analyzing environmental data and mine land reclamation.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to organize own work independently to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing duties

Technical knowledge, certifications/licenses, and software proficiency required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Valid driver's license.

Desirable qualifications, experience, or proficiencies of the ideal candidate:

• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and QGIS.

Required Education and Years of Experience:

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or related field.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The employee exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Able to travel on uneven ground for multiple miles per day, potentially under adverse weather conditions. Occasional hikes could be all day. Much of the traveling is up and down hills. Able to work in hot, cold, windy, and sometimes wet conditions.

Ability to hike on mountainous terrain on extremely uneven ground at up to 13,000 feet and slopes up to 45 degrees. Ability to hike on average 10 to 20 miles per day carrying up to 50 pounds.

The employee is regularly required to handle or feel objects, to reach, and to communicate with multiple parties. The employee is frequently required to move about and maintain various positions. The employee must have the ability to perceive the environment and observe technical material and emails.

EEO Statement:

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.