Wetland Scientist

Stantec•Albany, NY

About The Position

Stantec seeks a Wetland Scientist to join our growing Environmental Services team in New York Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons. Your Key Responsibilities Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations; invasive species surveys; natural community mapping; rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys; function and value assessments; environmental permitting; post construction monitoring; and wetland mitigation/restoration. SWPPP/Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions. Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102, Article 10, and 94-c preferred but not required. Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis. Regularly travel throughout NY, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Travel to other areas may also be required. Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators. Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials In addition to technical wetland delineation skills, the selected candidate is expected to have proven communication and leadership skills, high ethical and moral standards, an excellent attitude, and high physical and mental stamina Candidates must have outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills Candidates must be willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather Selected candidates are expected to maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required Prior experience and proficiency with GIS is desired Must have a high attention to detail Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 is desired Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Education and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, ecology, and hydrology is required 3 to 8 years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State Other Considerations Pre-employment physical is required Good driving record and valid driver's license are required Typical office environment tasks will also be part of the work, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time Field work will include exposure to the elements including inclement weather Field workdays may be 12+ hours long Ability to lift and move items and equipment throughout the workday weighing up to 50 lbs Ability to stand for long periods of time and traverse uneven surfaces in rough terrain Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel throughout the workday. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

technical wetland delineation skills
proven communication and leadership skills
high ethical and moral standards
an excellent attitude
high physical and mental stamina
outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather
maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions
Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required
Must have a high attention to detail
Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4
Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, ecology, and hydrology is required
3 to 8 years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State
Pre-employment physical is required
Good driving record and valid driver's license are required
Ability to lift and move items and equipment throughout the workday weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for long periods of time and traverse uneven surfaces in rough terrain
Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel throughout the workday

Nice To Haves

familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102, Article 10, and 94-c preferred but not required
Prior experience and proficiency with GIS is desired

Responsibilities

Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations
invasive species surveys
natural community mapping
rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys
function and value assessments
environmental permitting
post construction monitoring
wetland mitigation/restoration
Conducting construction and post construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions
Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements)
Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis
Regularly travel throughout NY, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states
Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators