Ecologist - Senior Level

About the Role

In this role, you will perform, lead, and manage environmental field studies, which include wetland field delineations, ecological studies, threatened and endangered species surveys, and habitat surveys/assessments. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of NYSDEC, USACE, NYNHP, USFWS, NYSOPRHP, & APA permitting and environmental review processes. They will also have experience in preparing NEPA documents and obtaining the necessary environmental & other required local, state, & federal permits including Clean Water Act 401/404 permits and wetland jurisdictional determinations.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, & verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently, & as part of a team are required. Comfortable in both an office & field environment, as assignment priorities may change.

This position is open to the following office locations: Albany, NY; Binghamton, NY; Horseheads, NY; Rochester, NY; Towanda, PA; Williamsport, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Botany or a related discipline. (Master of Science is a plus)
• 3+ years’ experience as an Ecologist
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certification is preferred
• Experience in project management and performing, managing and leading field surveys & teams is a plus
• Experience with tablet-based field data collection & Trimble hand-held GPS units is required
• Additional project experience with Environmental Auditing, Permitting, Compliance Planning, Reporting Assistance, Quality Review, Due Diligence, Brownfields, Air Quality, Water Quality Permitting, Bulk Storage, Solid Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Materials (asbestos, lead, mold, PCB), NYSDOT, NYSDEC, USEPA CERCLA (Superfund), BOA, rules and regulations, & Phase I, II, III Environmental Site Assessments with an emphasis on contaminated sites is a plus
• ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD experience is preferred
• Private environmental consulting experience is preferred
• 40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations Certified is a plus

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/ HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) plan
• Continuing Education Support

About HUNT

HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, Towanda, PA, and Williamsport, PA. As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages.