Staff Wetland Scientist 1

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.•City of Rochester, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Wetland Scientist 1 to join their growing team in a technical support role. This full-time position is located in their Rochester, NY office. The role involves working with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development and involvement in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving clients’ challenges in the built and natural environments, aiming to build a world where communities embrace change to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. The company, founded in 1957, has over 1,000 engineers and scientists across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science or Natural Resource/Science discipline.
0-3 years of related work experience, internships included.
Must possess strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills, particularly the ability to produce accurate and concise field notes, exploration logs, and field reports.
Must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in industry standard software (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat at a minimum).
Must have a valid driver's license, have the ability to travel to temporary out-of-town assignments as needed, and have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the positions: lift 30lbs safely, unassisted, traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wetland and stream delineation surveys, ecological surveys, drill/test pit explorations, and water sampling desired.
Experience with conducting natural resources field surveys and/or construction environmental compliance monitoring, is preferred.
Good working knowledge of GIS/CAD and experience using a mapping grade GPS is preferred.
NYSDEC 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training is desired, but not necessary.
Prior experience performing ASTM Phase I and Phase II ESAs is desired, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine data collection, analysis, and reporting using approved standard procedures appropriate for this discipline.
Ability to assist in the preparation of permitting applications for state and government wetland agencies in NY, PA, and other states as needed as well as understand the Clean Water Act Section 401/404 permitting.
Data collection will include the delineation of natural resources (e.g., wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat) using standard industry protocols; collection and management of field data (e.g., use of GPS, GIS, digital data forms, soil boring logs, water sampling data sheets, etc.); and synthesis of the data into our standard reporting deliverables.
Assist in identifying technical issues and regulatory compliance approaches for evaluation.
Conduct site reconnaissance.
Perform other routine data collection activities such as stormwater inspections.
Document project-related activities including project communications.
Draft technical reports and create project mapping using GIS.
Perform all work in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
Comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
May assist with field work including monitoring subsurface explorations, collecting bedrock, soil, and groundwater samples, monitoring geotechnical instrumentation, and construction monitoring of geotechnical and environmental projects as needed.
This position will require frequent travel, including out of state week-long travel.