Wetland Delineator/Environmental Scientist

About This Role

This role will assist with the planning and execution of wetland delineations and stream assessments for linear and renewable energy projects in the Midwest. The individual will perform duties as a wetland field team lead and support various natural resource surveys.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of wetland delineations and stream assessments for linear and renewable energy projects in the Midwest.
• Perform duties as a wetland field team lead in accordance with current USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Operate a GPS unit to collect field data, map habitat types and sensitive resources.
• Support preparation of field equipment, mapping, Safe Work Plans, and logistics for field work.
• Perform data entry, data analysis and report compilation.
• Assist with various governmental agency coordination (USFWS, USACE, EPA, etc.).
• Assist and lead preparation of wetland delineation reports and permit applications for federal and/or state environmental permits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations and stream assessments, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states.
• Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology or related field.
• Familiarity with USACE wetland data forms, ORAM wetland data forms, and QHEI and HHEI stream data forms.
• Experience with GPS field data collection.
• Plant identification of Midwest vegetation.
• Willingness to learn and implement various field methods for collection of data.
• Proficient with data management, organization and MS Office Suite.
• Willing to work long hours in the field for possibly two weeks out of the month or more during peak periods of fieldwork.
• Ability to work as a team lead or independently as part of various teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology or related field.
• 3+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations and stream assessments, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states.

Nice to Have

• Experience as a team lead for a wetland delineation crew and/or familiar with the typical responsibilities of the field lead role.
• Experience with use of ArcGIS, ArcOnline, ArcCollector and ArcGIS Enterprise, Trimble GPS units and Terrasync software.
• Strong technical writing skills, clear communicator, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of USACE 401/404 permitting, Section 10 permitting and mitigation requirements.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits