Wetland Biologist
About The Position
The Wetland Biologist is responsible for assessing wetland and stream resources for a variety of clients. This role involves conducting field surveys, completing associated forms and reports, and communicating this information to project managers and/or clients. Requirements of this position include but are not limited to field work and report writing, assisting with proposal efforts, management of projects, and mentoring other employees. This field portion of this role involves conducting field surveys, delineating boundaries of aquatic resources, and measuring and monitoring the health of aquatic systems. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: B.S./B.A. degree in natural science field of study
- Experience: 1+ years wetland delineation field experience
- Ability to delineate wetlands independently
- Ability to read and interpret resource and engineering drawings
- Ability to key out and identify plants using identification manuals
- Consultative or educational approach to client relationships
- Tolerant of outdoors working conditions, remote locations, all weather conditions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with technical report writing
- Self-motivated and organized
- Thrive in independent/solo work environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience: 40-hour Wetland Delineation training
- Preparing 404 and 401 permit applications through federal and state agencies including USACE, DEP/EPA, SHPO, DNR, and USFWS
- Experience with local and regional flora identification
- Experience with soil classification
- Familiar with state and federal regulations, the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual, and current Regional Supplements
- Experience with agency permitting
- Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies regarding threatened and endangered species, floodplain development, historic/archaeological, etc.
- Experience with Global Position Systems (GPS)
- Experience with AutoCAD or GIS
- Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, or amphibians
Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys to identify and delineate wetland and stream boundaries and classify wetland and stream quality
- Collect data on soil, water, vegetation, and wildlife within wetlands and streams.
- Collect and record field data accurately and efficiently
- Utilize data collection devices (e.g. GPS) and GIS tools to map and document site conditions
- Perform habitat assessments for threatened, and endangered (T&E) species
- Complete data forms from information collected in the field
- Prepare draft technical reports and survey results
- Accurately completing Wetland Assessment and Delineation reports
- Assist in determining permitting requirements and project accomplishment strategies to clients with respect to wetlands, stream and T&E
- Initiate review of federal, state, and local wetland and stream regulations
- Assist in obtaining necessary permits for projects with impacts to wetlands and/or streams
- Preparing thorough permit application components and submitting to agencies on client’s behalf as necessary
- Discuss project details with potential clients
- Assist and/or prepare proposals based on client discussions
- Communicate with clients regarding task progress
- Produce accurate and on time task deliverables
- Guide less experienced personnel in survey techniques and field and office processes
- Assists other practice areas as necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
