Wetlands Biologist
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Employer: Ecology and Environment |
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Job location: Albany United States |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
Ecology and Environment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wetland Biologist in one of our northeastern locations including Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. This position will perform, lead and manage environmental field studies including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered plant surveys, and habitat assessments.
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Ecology and Environment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wetland Biologist in one of our northeastern locations including Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. This position will perform, lead and manage environmental field studies including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered plant surveys, and habitat assessments. Our successful candidate must have a strong understanding of the federal, state, and local permitting and environmental review processes for energy and a variety of environmental projects with demonstrated abilities at project management, project-related research, and technical writing.
Responsibilities:
Wetland field team lead and project management
Coordinate and lead field teams in performing biological surveys for wetlands and waterbodies following the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements
Manage environmental impact assessments and habitat mitigation tasks / projects
Ensure that project teams work together to achieve results; set performance targets for staff, provide inspiring leadership and direction, and actively identify and resolve issues
Understand and account for project contract requirements, assuring that commitments are met in accordance with deliverables, schedules, and with the appropriate level of quality
Prepare NEPA documents and obtain the necessary environmental and other required local, state, and federal permits including Clean Water Act 401/404 permits and jurisdictional determinations
Provide expertise on current regulatory and scientific standards
Lead federal and state agency coordination and negotiation
Understand and stay current with appropriate regulatory requirements and scientific standards
Provide advice and guidance to E & E staff on regulatory requirements and scientific standards
Business development
Seek out and identify potential project opportunities and develop client relationships
Assist in preparing proposals, work plans and cost estimates
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology or a related discipline
5+ years of wetland delineation/evaluation/classification experience; PWS certification and environmental consulting experience preferred
Experience in project management and performing, managing and leading field surveys, and teams
Experience delineating and permitting impacts to wetlands pursuant to federal, state, and local regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements
Experience with plant and habitat surveys and /or vegetation characterizations; strong botanical skills preferred
Experience with tablet-based field data collection and Trimble hand-held GPS units
Knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations (NEPA, CWA, CAA, etc.)
Excellent leadership and interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience developing client relationships and identifying business opportunities
Ability to travel to project site(s), walk for several miles, work in extreme temperatures, rough terrain and work independently in remote areas
A valid driver’s license
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