Env Scientist/Spc-Lead

Additional Locations: Short term travel locations in Northeast United States

Primary Locations: MA, Shrewsbury, 3 Industrial Drive, 01545

Requisition ID: 195280

Position Overview

Looking for a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic industry? Want to join highly skilled teams with diverse backgrounds? We are currently looking to add an Environmental Technician Lead to our passionate team of environmental professionals. Join our Foresters, Horticulturalists, Plant Scientists, Ecologists, GIS, and Natural Resource Specialists within the Davey Resource Group! Become part of our energetic workforce, build your career, and emerge as a leader in the green industry. Spend your days outdoors and enjoy an engaging work environment where we apply technology, communication, and teamwork to help bridge the gap between human progress and the natural world.

Job Duties

The ideal candidate will provide our government, commercial and not-for-profit clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage native and non-native vegetation utilizing the fundamentals of Integrated Pest/Vegetation Management (IPM/IVM). Most of the year will be spent on the Vegetation Management Team and will include some traveling. Travel projects are typically located in Massachusetts, but possible travel throughout the Northeast United States. The winter months may include working on our invasive species (Asian Longhorned Beetle) monitoring program. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Act as site manager during vegetation management projects and report directly to the Project Manager.

• Identify native and non-native species (plant and insect)

• Prescribe appropriate vegetation management techniques based on our clients needs

• Safely operate mowing equipment (zero turn mowers, tractors, string trimmers)

• Safely apply herbicide/insecticide

• Maintain shop/warehouse in clean and organized condition

• Assist Project Manager in tracking herbicide inventory and ordering materials as needed

• Conduct minor mechanical repairs to equipment

• Manage local DOT Qualified Driver Program

• Work independently and with attention to detail

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Two to four year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Plant Biology or related discipline or equivalent experience in similar positions is desired.

• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator's License; additional states licenses are a plus.

• Current Driver's License and Driving Record in good standing.

• DOT Qualified Driver

• Experience in the following fields: Plant Health Care, Landscaping, Weed Science

• Proficient working knowledge of computers.

Additional Information

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.

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

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, color, 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. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 50%

Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey's relevant EO/AA plan, please submit a written request to: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn: HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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