Wetland & Environmental Scientist II
About The Position
RETTEW is seeking an experienced Wetland & Environmental Scientist II to join our Natural Sciences team and take an active field-lead role supporting wetland and aquatic-resource investigations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. This opportunity is designed for an environmental professional who can independently conduct wetland delineations, make defensible field determinations, and lead wetland delineation fieldwork. You'll combine hands-on field science with technical documentation while working alongside environmental professionals, Project Managers, Engineers, and other technical specialists on multidisciplinary projects. If you've developed strong wetland delineation expertise and are ready to take greater ownership of field assignments while expanding your natural-resources experience, this is an opportunity to do both.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or a related natural-sciences discipline.
- Demonstrated professional experience independently conducting wetland delineations and serving as a wetland delineation field lead.
- Professional experience applying the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual.
- Professional experience applying the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and document vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology indicators.
- Experience establishing and documenting wetland determination data points.
- Experience identifying and flagging wetland boundaries.
- Experience identifying streams and other aquatic resources.
- Experience collecting environmental field data using GPS/GNSS or comparable field technology.
- Experience completing wetland delineation field forms and maintaining accurate field documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to independently prepare wetland delineation reports and technical documentation.
- Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work safely outdoors in rugged or uneven terrain and varying weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to travel regionally for field assignments, including periodic overnight travel.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable requirements for project-related driving.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying the Northcentral and Northeast Regional Supplement.
- Experience applying the Midwest Regional Supplement.
- Clean Water Act Section 404 and/or Section 401 permitting experience.
- Other wetland or aquatic-resource permitting experience.
- Experience coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or state environmental agencies.
- Threatened and endangered species field-survey experience.
- Experience with GIS or other environmental field-data and mapping technology.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering, energy, transportation, land development, or infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct and serve as field lead for wetland and stream delineations.
- Apply the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable regional supplements to field determinations.
- Identify and document hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology indicators.
- Establish and document wetland determination data points.
- Identify and flag wetland boundaries in the field.
- Identify and characterize streams and other aquatic resources.
- Collect and document accurate environmental field data using GPS/GNSS and related field technology.
- Complete wetland determination forms, field notes, photographic documentation, and other required field records.
- Independently prepare clear, defensible wetland delineation reports and supporting technical documentation.
- Prepare or support wetland and aquatic-resource mapping and project exhibits.
- Coordinate field assignments and communicate project needs, findings, and potential issues to Project Managers and technical teams.
- Collaborate with Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Surveyors, and other disciplines supporting project delivery.
- Maintain accurate project records and support QA/QC of environmental documentation.
- Support additional natural-resource investigations based on project needs and experience.
- Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory coordination when applicable.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement savings options.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
