Wetland Delineation Lead - Environmental Scientist

About the role

You’ll be part of a team to help clients navigate today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape to achieve and maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and related federal and state environmental regulations. Your primary responsibility will be leading wetland delineations in accordance with the USACE regional supplements for the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont, Midwest, and Northcentral and Northeast regions. This job is heavily field based.

Responsibilities

• Leading wetland delineations in accordance with the USACE regional supplements for the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont, Midwest, and Northcentral and Northeast regions
• Assisting with vegetation monitoring/assessment
• Threatened & endangered species surveys
• Fish and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling
• Preparation of reports and permit applications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology)
• 3+ years of experience leading wetland delineations and other applied ecological field studies (fisheries, botany, invertebrates)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor new staff
• Solid understanding of scientific process and ability to work in team setting

Qualifications

• Completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation training course
• Familiarity with Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting
• Familiarity with ecological restoration practices

Skills

• Completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation training course
• Familiarity with Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting
• Familiarity with ecological restoration practices

Benefits

• Full-scale gym
• Café serving breakfast and lunch
• Recreation rooms
• Ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments
• Ancillary benefits include:
• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• A performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Work-life balance

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Heavy field-based work with some travel required (50%)

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.