Senior Wetland Scientist

Weston & Sampson • Reading, MA

30d • $86,670 - $110,510 • Hybrid

About The Position

Weston & Sampson is seeking a full-time Senior Wetland Scientist and Permitting Specialist to support our permitting group in our Reading, MA office. The candidate will support multiple projects simultaneously and will have the opportunity to represent the company and our clients at public meetings, workshops, meetings with federal, state, and local agencies, and meetings with other stakeholders in conjunction with permit application review. Experience in regulatory permitting is a must.

Requirements

• Experience drafting and developing MA specific permit applications and documents (MEPA, WPA, Chapter 91) is a must
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/wetland science, biology, ecology, geology, engineering, planning, or related physical sciences disciple; Master’s degree preferred
• 8-12 years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting or consulting required; specifically, Massachusetts permitting
• Understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations and permits (Army Corps Section 404/401, NEPA)
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously as part of a multidisciplinary project team
• Willingness to travel (both in state and out of state in the northeast), prepare for and participate in public hearings

Nice To Haves

• Experience utilizing GPS equipment preferred
• Experience with ArcMAP or ArcPRO GIS software preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and technical reports, including MA Wetlands Protection Act, Section 401/404 Permitting, Chapter 91 Waterways and MEPA/NEPA submittals
• Management of projects, understand and apply environmental regulations, develop schedules and budgets, mentor staff and communicate clearly and effectively to the public and clients
• Conduct wetland resource area delineations, wetland mitigation site design, construction period erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting
• Conduct environmental monitoring and mitigation to ensure consistent documentation and compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees