Staff Level Biologist- Wetland Delineator

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Bridgeville, PA

7d•$21 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff-Level Biologist – Wetland Delineator to join our Natural Resources team in Pennsylvania. In this role, you will support projects throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and surrounding areas. 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 an hourly, full-time and regular (with benefits) position offering flexibility to work from either Pittsburgh or Philadelphia (West Chester) office locations. The position offers flexibility to work onsite at either office, hybrid, or distributed (remote) from anywhere in PA, DE, NJ, or MD. Under this job requisition, we may hire for any of the following positions:• Staff Biologist: Typically, with up to two (2) years of relevant industry experience and expertise• Assistant Staff Biologist: Typically, with one (1) year of relevant industry experience and expertiseDepending on project needs, this position may require 50% travel within SWCA’s Midwest/Northeast region to support fieldwork and client projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and contribute to high-quality environmental outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational technical skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in environmental consulting. Field Supervisory Responsibilities: Depending upon project assignments, this role may serve as the lead for field survey crews, independently directing daily work activities, promoting safe and productive work practices, communicating project and personnel issues to management, and providing performance-related feedback in support of successful project delivery. 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

Two years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education.
Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree, with demonstrated awareness and interest in one or more technical area.
Bachelor’s degree in biology, closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Two to four (2-4) 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.

Responsibilities

Assists with tasks to collect, manage, analyze, and/or summarize data in the field, lab, or office. Expected to work efficiently to complete assigned tasks in a manner that ensures the data and findings are accurate, complete, and verifiable. Assigned tasks have clear objectives that may be accomplished through implementation of standardized or routine actions and analysis, and reporting tasks involve mostly descriptive summaries of findings.
Drafts written summaries of task activities for technical reports and planning documents, including tables, text, and graphics as appropriate to the task.
Supports coordination with stakeholders, including landowners, clients, and agency staff.
Communicates frequently and openly with team members and supervisors to ensure that task objectives and methods are clearly understood, task progress is shared, and questions or needs are promptly addressed. This includes initiating and/or responding to communication requests before, during, and after task implementation as part of a real-time, collaborative work effort.
Follows directions, safety and quality protocols, and other established procedures to complete tasks successfully and with accountability.
Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
Performs related work as assigned.