Jobs · Analyst · Washington

Experienced Wetland Ecologist

WSP in the U.S. · Redmond, WA · 3 wk ago
Analyst$64k–$125k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (or Qualifications), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule (if present). We must not repeat job title. Must include only sections with real content. We need to parse the job description. First paragraph: "Job Description This Opportunity WSP is seeking a full-time wetland ecologist for our Earth and Environment Sector – North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group working out of the North Mountain region – including Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, and Oregon. The position will be filled by a detail-oriented candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. An established and successful history completing wetland surveys and associated permitting as well as supporting additional wildlife and botanical surveys is desired for this candidate. The candidate must have the experience to complete and manage wetland field surveys that are required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies. Effective communication skills are important for success in this role, especially while completing field work and working as part of a larger team." That's about the role. Next: "Your Impact Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, transportation projects, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services.Lead wetland field delineation and permitting efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming , Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Support biological field surveys that will include surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and Sensitive wildlife species.Serve as lead wetland ecologist and biologist for permitting efforts that will include federal permitting (NEPA) and state level requirements.Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs." That's responsibilities. Then "Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related fieldThree to five (3-5) + years of field experience leading and permitting aquatic resource delineation efforts.Three to five (3-5) + years prior consulting work, ideally with linear corridor projects, e.g., pipelines and/or electric transmissionFamiliarity with the USACE protocols and state-survey requirements for aquatic resourcesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAttention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalismExcellent written and oral communication skillsMust be able to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a small survey team as neededValid driver’s license and clean driving recordMust be willing and able to periodically travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies." That's required qualifications. Then "Preferred Qualifications Professional Wetland Scientist certificationFunctional Assessment experience – i.e, CRAM, ORWAP, MWAM, etc. Northwest state permitting experience – i.e. Oregon Department of State Lands, Washington Department of Ecology.Extensive Clean Water Act permitting (Section 404, 401, 408)Experience in writing and managing the preparation of technical reports or permit applicationsExperience organizing and managing complex field survey efforts for transmission line, pipeline, or renewable energy projects." That's also qualifications (preferred). Could combine under Qualifications. Then "WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings." That's benefits. Compensation: "Expected Salary (all locations): $64,300 - $125,300 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Expected Salary (Colorado only): $73,500 - $117,600 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law." That's pay. Schedule: Not mentioned. So we should not include Schedule. We need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe combine Required and Preferred), Skills (maybe separate?), Benefits, Pay. But we must follow rule: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose appropriate headings. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. We have content for About the role (intro paragraph). Responsibilities (Your Impact...). Qualifications (Required and Preferred). Skills (maybe we can extract skills like analytical, problem-solving, communication, attention to detail, etc. Could be part of Qualifications but we could create a Skills section. However rule: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Skills into Qualifications or Responsibilities. But we have separate headings list includes Skills. We could include Skills if we have substantive content. We have skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Ability to work in remote conditions, etc. That's enough for a Skills section. But we also have Required Qualifications includes education, experience, etc. Could be Qualifications section. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. We must not include empty sections. Now we need to format content: Use

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  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. We need to identify lists. In About the role: It's prose, not a list. Responsibilities: There are multiple bullet-like sentences: "Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, transportation projects, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. Lead wetland field delineation and permitting efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming , Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Support biological field surveys that will include surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and Sensitive wildlife species. Serve as lead wetland ecologist and biologist for permitting efforts that will include federal permitting (NEPA) and state level requirements. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs." We could turn each sentence into a
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      . That's a list of duties. Qualifications: Required qualifications list: Bachelor’s degree..., 3-5 years field experience..., 3-5 years prior consulting work..., Familiarity with USACE protocols..., Strong analytical..., Attention to detail..., Excellent written..., Must be able to work..., Valid driver’s license..., Must be willing..., Proven track record... We could list each as
    • . Preferred qualifications also list. Skills: we have list: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Ability to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a small survey team, Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (maybe already in qualifications), Willingness to travel, Proven track record of upholding workplace safety... But some overlap. Might be better to not duplicate. Perhaps we keep Skills separate: list of skills like analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, ability to work remotely, etc. But we risk duplication. However rule says preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Duplication is okay if it's in original? But we should not repeat same info unnecessarily? Not explicitly forbidden. But we should aim to not create thin sections. Could combine qualifications and skills into one Qualifications section. But we have headings list includes Skills; we could still include Skills but ensure it's substantive. Maybe better: Have Qualifications (required + preferred) and Skills (derived from required qualifications). But that duplicates some content. Could be okay. Alternatively, we could treat Required Qualifications as Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications as also under Qualifications (maybe subheadings not allowed). But we can just list all qualifications under Qualifications. Skills: we could extract from the text: "Strong analytical and problem-solving skills", "Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism", "Excellent written and oral communication skills", "Ability to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a small survey team", "Valid driver’s license and clean driving record", "Willingness to travel", "Proven track record of upholding workplace safety". That's basically same as qualifications. Might be redundant. Given instruction to prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones, maybe we combine Qualifications and Skills into one Qualifications section, and not have a separate Skills section. But we need to follow heading list: they gave examples but not mandatory to use all. It says "Use

      for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can choose any of those headings; we don't have to use all. So we can omit Skills if we think it's thin. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. Now we need to format. Let's craft HTML:

      About the role

      WSP is seeking a full-time wetland ecologist for our Earth and Environment Sector – North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group working out of the North Mountain region – including Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, and Oregon. The position will be filled by a detail-oriented candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. An established and successful history completing wetland surveys and associated permitting as well as supporting additional wildlife and botanical surveys is desired for this candidate. The candidate must have the experience to complete and manage wetland field surveys that are required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies. Effective communication skills are important for success in this role, especially while completing field work and working as part of a larger team.

      Responsibilities

      • Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, transportation projects, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services.
      • Lead wetland field delineation and permitting efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
      • Support biological field surveys that will include surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.
      • Serve as lead wetland ecologist and biologist for permitting efforts that will include federal permitting (NEPA) and state level requirements.
      • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
      • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

      Qualifications

      • Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field
      • Three to five (3-5) + years of field experience leading and permitting aquatic resource delineation efforts
      • Three to five (3-

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