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Biologist

Barrigada, Guam

About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

This position combines office-based responsibilities with field activities and provides opportunities to support a variety of environmental investigations and studies. EA is committed to professional development, work-life balance, and flexible scheduling. Through mentoring, training, and diverse project experience, employees have opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers while working with a strong base of established clients and a stable project backlog.

Responsibilities

 

  • Work with senior staff to prepare project documents and reports.
  • Plan, coordinate, and lead field efforts.
  • Collect, evaluate, and report environmental and natural resource data.
  • Conduct flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological monitoring.
  • Support threatened and endangered species surveys and habitat management activities.
  • Assist with plant nursery maintenance and wetland assessments.
  • Support solid waste, stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water compliance projects.
  • Assist with environmental investigations and remediation activities.
  • Prepare technical reports and other project deliverables.
  • Maintain project documentation and support document control and organization.
  • Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and project professionals.
  • Perform a combination of office-based tasks and field activities across a variety of environmental compliance projects.

 

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Ecology, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Chemistry or Science related field.
• Two to five years of related experience
• An understanding of environmental science or natural resources within the Pacific region and/or coastal settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information at an appropriate level of communication with varying levels of project staff, including local and remote staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat
• Able to work in both the office and the field.
• Must be comfortable working several days a week in hot and humid conditions on challenging terrain with thick vegetation
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to learn quickly are vital
• Attention to detail in following safety plans, work plans, collecting data, and preparing reports
• Ability to acquire access on military installations and have a valid driver’s license

Note:  This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Desired Qualifications

• Natural Resource experience on Guam or the CNMI with experience in wildlife and plant identification, plant propagation, and threatened and endangered species identification and surveys preferred
• Horticulture experience, including plant propagation is preferred
• Experience using GIS and handheld GPS units is preferred
• First Aid/CPR Training and 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training is a plus

Use of AI in the Application Process:  

Applications should represent your own work and experience.  AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement:  

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide:

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

  • 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive Salary
  • Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Generous paid-time-off policy
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee wellness program

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If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.

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EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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