Staff Biologist - Wetland Delineator

SWCA Environmental Consultants • Austin, TX

7d • $25 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff Biologist – Wetland Delineator to join our dynamic team in Austin, Texas supporting projects throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast area. Engaging in both field and office work, you'll conduct wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and wildlife assessments. Additional activities will include technical report writing and assisting with permit applications and project management for a variety of clients.
This is a permanent, hourly, full-time and regular (with benefits) position offering the flexibility of hybrid work, combining field, in-office, and remote work arrangements.
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of one year of relevant experience conducting wetland delineations and aquatic resource assessments in a professional setting. Candidates that are unable to demonstrate delineation experience will not be considered for this position.
• Experience leading wetland delineation field surveys and research for desktop wetland evaluations and compiling field data into aquatic resource delineation reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
• Proficiency in GPS devices and digital data collection.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles.
• Strong client service orientation and exceptional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of four (4) years conducting wetland delineations.
• Completion of 38-hour wetland delineation training course.
• Experience leading wetland survey teams throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast area and leading site visits with agency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and related aquatic resource surveys.
• Lead field teams during wetland delineation surveys and manage data collection.
• Prepare delineation reports and assist with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications for regulatory approvals under the Clean Water Act.
• Conduct habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species.
• Prepare wildlife technical reports with an emphasis on Endangered Species Act compliance.
• Utilize topographic maps, GPS devices, and other tools during fieldwork.
• Collaborate with team members in the development of project deliverables.
• Assist with preparing scopes and budgets for routine projects.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and oversee their implementation in the field.
• Lead routine projects, processes, or deliverables from start to finish, with support from project managers.

Benefits

• We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
• All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.
• Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria.
• Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level