Botanist studies all aspects of plant life. Applies a wide range of concepts, practices, and procedures within a specific field of specialization. Being a Botanist may require a bachelor's degree in biological sciences. Works under minimum supervision. Additionally, Botanist assignments are broad and complex in nature. Typically reports to a manager or head of the unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Our Business
WSP is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering, and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 60,000 people, with revenues of over $10 billion. We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets, including the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil & gas, power & process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear, and general industrial sectors. For more information please visit our website at www.wsp.com.
We offer competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package including: medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, and a variety of training and development programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path.[BM1]
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WSP is recruiting for a Botanist/Natural Resources Professional to report to our St. Louis, Missouri Office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience (preferred) working on natural resources/ecology-related projects with a preference towards botany. Candidates with less than 2 years of experience that have applicable experience conducting botanical and other ecological/natural resources-related field surveys and have good writing skills documenting natural resources studies may be considered for this position and are encouraged to apply. This is a position that will appeal to individuals with a solid background and interest in botany, vegetation surveys, wetland biology and other natural resources including fish and wildlife ecology, and aquatic or terrestrial field investigations. Candidates should have a good work ethic and genuine interest in career growth within a team of professionals including fisheries and wildlife biologists, wetland scientists, botanists, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) specialists, and environmental permitting specialists. The successful candidate will support botanical and other natural resource field data collection, data organization and analysis, and technical writing efforts for projects in the infrastructure, power, mining, and water resources sectors. Experience participating in natural resources field surveys, organizing and analyzing data, and writing reports is preferred. Work will be performed to support and maintain project/client compliance with various environmental regulations such as Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, Endangered Species Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting compliance, Natural Resources Damage Assessment compliance, Clean Water Act Section 316(a) and 316(b) permitting compliance, and NEPA.
WSP invites qualified applicants with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of botany or plant taxonomy with approximately 0 to 5 years direct work experience to apply for the position. Other degree programs such as those in biology, ecology, wetland science, or an equivalent discipline with a focus on plant identification may also apply.
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