Wetland Scientist II - NC

About the role

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is hiring a full-time, exempt, salaried Wetland Scientist II. This position is an in-office position located in Paint Lick, Kentucky or hybrid in Asheville, NC. This position will be dedicated to a specific long-term client project with opportunity to work on other projects in the interim and thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Technical Perform field work and reporting associated with wetland and stream delineations and botanical and hydrologic surveys
• Moderate understanding of scientific principles and understanding of various implementation techniques as related to area of focus
• Travel for client meetings, Copperhead meetings and field work is required and anticipated to be 70%
• Aid in the preparation of Section 404/401 and associated permit applications
• Collect data and perform data analysis
• Be responsible for the maintenance and care of field data, specimens, and samples
• Organize and lead field work
• Lead, direct, and assist routine equipment maintenance and pack equipment to and from the site
• Understand the Project's goal(s) and deliverable requirements outlined in the SOW
• Contribute to drafting deliverables and provide feedback to PM or other Team members with regards to quality of the report and provide recommendation as necessary
• Ensure the team is following company and safety standards in the field
• Make valuable contributions to the team, coordinate team members where appropriate
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, both verbally and in written form
• Understand processes and technologies used and suggest improvements as needed or relevant
• Critical thinking of our data and scientific processes
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned
• Project Management
• Understand the scope of work and identify when/if activities are out of scope, communicating with supervisor accordingly
• Monitor project deadlines as it relates to deliverables within team’s responsibilities
• Complete work products and procedures in time allotted
• Prepare status updates on assigned tasks
• Communicate with team members
• Business Development
• Connect with relevant networks to build a network of professional connections
• Participate in presentations, attend trade shows, and professional conferences where applicable
• Provide technical support for proposal development
• Basic understanding of business development practices
• Leadership/Management/Codes of Conduct
• Onsite supervision of team
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and provide a high quality of customer service
• Possess a desire for lifelong learning
• Train newly hired staff and assist with the development of staff through day to day interactions and informal mentorship
• Financial Acumen
• Understand accurate timekeeping and the importance for project performance and budgets
• Aid management with monitoring due dates and utilization of resources with the goal of project profitability
• Understand how much time is available to complete each project
• Client Service
• Interact professionally both internally and externally
• Communicate with clients as designated by the PM and assist with coordinating schedules with client
• Constantly uphold our core values to advance a conservation ethic, inspire biological curiosity, and drive environmental innovation

Requirements

• Years Of Experience: 4+ years, 2-5 years of progressive experience in wetland delineation
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of applicable and relevant local, state, and federal regulations including the Clean Water Act (Section 404/401), Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
• Completion of a wetland delineation course in line with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program or Wetland Delineator/Delineation Certificate from an accredited organization
• Experience conducting field surveys for federal or state listed species
• Certification as a Wetland Professional In-Training (WPIT) by the Society of Wetlands Scientists
• Candidates with a QHP or QHP-IT certification in Tennessee will be given top consideration
• Educational and Other Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, biology, ecology, botany, or related field