Assistant Project Biologist- Wetlands
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Requirements: maybe combine Minimum Qualifications and Other Job Conditions? Actually Requirements could be things like driver's license, travel availability, physical ability to lift, safety, etc. Qualifications could be education/experience. But we have both headings: Requirements and Qualifications. We need to decide distribution.
We could put:
- Requirements: driver's license, ability to operate 4WD, availability for frequent travel (60% field), ability to lift up to 40 lbs, ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, safety compliance, etc.
- Qualifications: bachelor's degree in biology or related field, minimum two years relevant experience conducting wetland delineations, four years preferred, experience leading wetland delineation field surveys, knowledge of Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, familiarity with USACE Nationwide Permits, experience preparing pre-construction notifications, proficiency in GPS, digital data collection, mapping software such as ArcGIS, strong client service orientation, exceptional communication skills.
But some of those overlap with Skills. Perhaps Skills: proficiency in GPS, digital data collection, mapping software (ArcGIS), valid driver's license, ability to operate 4WD, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, strong client service, exceptional communication, knowledge of regulations, etc.
Qualifications: education and experience.
Requirements: maybe travel availability, physical demands, safety, driver license (though license also skill). But we can keep driver license under Skills.
Let's define:
- Requirements: Must be available for frequent travel (field work up to 60% of time), able to work outdoors in varying/extreme weather, able to lift and carry equipment up to 25–50 pounds (per Other Job Conditions), able to hike over uneven terrain, able to obtain/maintain travel documents, commitment to safety, etc.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology or closely related field or equivalent professional experience; minimum two (2) years relevant experience conducting wetland delineations and aquatic resource assessments; four years related experience preferred; experience leading wetland delineation field surveys and research for desktop wetland evaluations and compiling field data into aquatic resource delineation reports; knowledge and understanding of Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act; familiarity with USACE Nationwide Permits and experience preparing pre-construction notifications.
- Skills: Proficiency in GPS devices, digital data collection, mapping software such as ArcGIS; valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles; capability to conduct fieldwork in various conditions and terrain and lift up to 40 pounds of equipment; strong client service orientation; exceptional communication skills.
We need to ensure we don't duplicate content. We'll try to capture all substantive info.
Benefits: from Pay Range paragraph: Total Rewards package includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities. Also mention performance based bonuses.
Pay: expected pay range $28.67 to $37.40 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may also receive performance based bonuses.
Schedule: hybrid work combining field, in-office, remote; fieldwork primarily Texas, Oklahoma, Gulf Coast; travel up to 60% time including overnight stays; occasional travel to other regions may be required.
We'll also include that position is hourly, non-exempt, full-time, regular (with benefits). That could be in About the role or Schedule. We'll put in About the role.
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About the role:
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Biologist – Wetlands to join our dynamic team in Austin, Texas, supporting projects throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast area. The role involves both field and office work, including conducting wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and wildlife assessments, as well as pre‑development surveys, technical report writing, and assisting with permit applications and project management for a variety of clients. This is an hourly, non‑exempt, full‑time, regular position (with benefits) that offers hybrid work flexibility, combining field, in‑office, and remote arrangements. Fieldwork is demanding, with anticipated travel reaching at least 60 % of the time, including overnight stays; while most fieldwork occurs in Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast, occasional travel to other regions may be required.
Maybe also include a brief about SWCA: employee-owned, core values. Could add another paragraph. We'll add:SWCA is a 100 % employee‑owned environmental consulting firm guided by the core values #OneSWCA, #AlwaysLearning, #NeverSettle, and #GiveBack, offering a collaborative, team‑focused environment nationwide.
Responsibilities: combine lists. We'll create a- with items.
Items from "What you will accomplish":
- Directs and participates in the collection, management, and summarization of field data and other best available information; ensures information collected and applied to projects is accurate, complete, and verifiable.
- Directs and performs simple descriptive data analysis and collaborates with GIS and Statistical teams on more complex tasks to analyze significance, identify trends, and make predictions applicable to project questions.
- Directs and performs monitoring or management actions in the field to implement project requirements or regulatory terms and conditions.
- Creates and maintains records of completed activities and conditions for the project record.
- Coordinates and prepares sections of technical resource reports, including setting, objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions; collaborates with Technical Editors to ensure quality of written deliverables.
- Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff on resource science, methods and practices, regulatory requirements, and project or client insights.
- Assists with identifying strategies for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating project impacts and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assists in drafting of planning and compliance documents for regulatory reviews and approval.
- Communicates directly with teaming partners, experts, clients, landowners, and agency staff to present or solicit technical information; memorializes communications for project records and shares important insights, action items, or issues with project teams and supervisors.
- Engages in opportunities to increase understanding of and keep current on matters of science, regulation, and industry related to project work.
- Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
- Performs related work as assigned.
From "Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities":
- Lead/Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and related aquatic resource surveys.
- Lead field teams during wetland delineation surveys and manage data collection.
- Lead and/or prepare delineation reports and assist with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications for regulatory approvals under the Clean Water Act.
- Lead and/or conduct habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species.
- Lead and/or prepare wildlife technical reports with an emphasis on Endangered Species Act compliance.
- Utilize topographic maps, GPS devices, and other tools during fieldwork.
- Organize and collaborate with team members in the development
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About the role: