Senior Wetland Scientist- Multiple Locations NY & PA

Hunt-EAS•Albany, NY

30d

About The Position

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; please indicate which office you would prefer when filling out an application: Albany, NY Binghamton, NY Horseheads, NY Rochester, NY Towanda, PA

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Botany or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Wetland Scientist
Experience with tablet-based field data collection & Trimble hand-held GPS units is required
Strong understanding of NYSDEC, USACE, NYNHP, USFWS, NYSOPRHP, & APA permitting and environmental review processes
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, & verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently, & as part of a team
Comfortable in both an office & field environment, as assignment priorities may change

Nice To Haves

Master of Science, is a plus
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certification is preferred
Experience in project management and performing, managing and leading field surveys & teams, is a plus
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

Responsibilities

Perform environmental field studies
Lead environmental field studies
Manage environmental field studies
Wetland field delineations
Ecological studies
Threatened and endangered species surveys
Habitat surveys/assessments
Preparing NEPA documents
Obtaining the necessary environmental & other required local, state, & federal permits including Clean Water Act 401/404 permits and wetland jurisdictional determinations