On-Call Field Biologist/Wetland Delineator | Environmental Technician | West Virginia | Headway Environmental Central

Job Duties

• Conduct field assessments and surveys to identify and characterize wetlands, habitats, and wildlife populations in accordance with regulatory requirements and project specifications
• Perform wetland delineations, including field data collection, vegetation assessments, soil sampling, and mapping using GPS and GIS technologies
• Compile and analyze field data to prepare accurate reports, maps, and permit applications for regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met within established timelines and budgets
• Assist in the development and implementation of mitigation plans, habitat restoration projects, and environmental monitoring programs
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and permits, including the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff members as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on field biology, wetland delineation, and habitat assessment
• Proficiency in plant identification, wetland classification, and wildlife survey techniques
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes
• Experience using GPS/GIS technology for data collection and mapping

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in dynamic field environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences
• Project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience
• Flexible scheduling with on-call opportunities
• Potential for full-time salaried employment with comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment

• Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms)
• Cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems
• May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain
• Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc.
• May require use of respiratory equipment
• Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment
• Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text)
• Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations
• Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately
• Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation)
• Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.)