Wetlands Field Technician

TRC Companies • ME-Portland, ME

8h • $20 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Seasonal Wetland Technician to join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in either of the following northern New England offices: Portland or Augusta, Maine, or Manchester, NH. Successful candidates will be an energetic, flexible team player with the ability to travel for short- or longer-term field assignments throughout New England and New York with the occasional opportunity to travel farther. Typical projects include a wide variety of energy-related projects including renewable energy (hydropower/wind/solar/storage), electric transmission, natural gas pipeline, transportation, infrastructure, and other development projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, botany, biology, wildlife, fisheries, natural resources, wetland science or related field is required.
• 0 to 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience using GPS equipment.
• Ability to understand and work in line with scope, schedule, budget, and quality while meeting client needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to comfortably interact with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Experience with preparing technical reports and permit applications.
• Maintain a positive attitude and deliver exceptional client service while sometimes working under aggressive schedules and with controversial projects.
• Must be willing and physically able to travel and work outdoors in rough and remote terrain under challenging environmental and weather conditions carrying all necessary gear (backpack, soil auger, GPS unit, wetland flagging, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Northeastern flora and fauna, plant species identification, wetland field delineation, natural resource inventory, construction-related erosion and sedimentation control practices, post-construction restoration monitoring, and wildlife habitat assessments.
• Strong soils educational background.
• Wetland Professional in Training Certification, or Professional Wetland Scientist Certification.
• Experience with local and state environmental permitting in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
• Experience with federal environmental permitting.
• Experience working on energy, transportation, and/or solar projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead wetland delineators with wetland delineations (using GPS equipment to collect wetland flag locations) across New England and New York.
• Construction monitoring and/or stormwater inspections for utility line or solar projects, reviewing best management practice installation and function.
• Assist with a mix of biological natural resource related field and office tasks (including but not limited to construction inspection reports, wetland delineation reports, health and safety plans, environmental permitting, proposals, budget preparation, hand harvesting of invasive aquatic species, water quality sampling, Phase 1 ESA, wildlife monitoring, etc.) and assure each assignment follows the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Effectively manage field work, support other technical staff, interact in the field with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and contractors.
• The position will entail short-term and long-term field assignments primarily in New England but also New York State; therefore, the candidate must be willing and physically able to travel and work outdoors in rough and remote terrain under challenging environmental and weather conditions carrying all necessary gear (backpack, soil auger, GPS unit, wetland flagging, etc.); and have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level