Responsibilities:
- Conduct wetland assessments and delineations with strict adherence to federal and state environmental regulations.
- Collect and analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data using a Global Positioning System (GPS) and ArcGIS software.
- Conduct field investigations such as habitat evaluations, endangered plant identification and surveys and soil sampling and classification.
- Compile and analyze field data to compose technical reports.
- Conduct annual wetland mitigation monitoring and post construction compliance inspections.
- Research and prepare environmental or biological assessments and permitting documents.
- Prepare reports and present results from field investigations.
- Gather data and prepare applications for various regulatory approvals using current technologies (e.g. Survey123, wetland delineation data form software, MS Office Suite.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Wetland Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related field from an accredited program required.
- Highly preferred to have 2 years of applicable professional experience conducting wetland assessments and delineations, analyzing GIS data, preparing environmental and/or biological assessments and permitting documents, conducting field investigations and associated work.
- Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS and GIS equipment and support software.
- Previous experience conducting wetland delineations in the Midwest and Great Plains regions is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources.
- Basic knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting requirements.
- Basic knowledge of the regulatory agencies that govern wetland resources.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver's license required.
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