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Wetland Scientist

Apex Companies

The Role

Overview

Part‑time wetland scientist providing technical oversight, field work and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • staff supervision
  • report writing
  • technical oversight

Tasks

-Assist with project management activities. -Mentor and train scientific staff and supervise work. -Write and review technical reports and proposals. -Provide senior technical oversight and perform project work.

Requirements

  • usace
  • faa license
  • deltek vantage
  • gis
  • gps
  • bs degree

What You Bring

-Exhibit strong technical writing, field documentation and scientific data collection in accordance with regulatory programs and technical guidance. -Strong experience with USACE NC/NE Regional Supplement and state wetland programs (MA 2022 BVW, CT Inland Wetlands, etc.) -FAA license and drone pilot capabilities a plus. -Experience with Deltek Vantage Point and project accounting, invoicing and contract execution beneficial but not required. -Experience with proposal, scope development and cost estimation. -Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects. -Must have excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. -GIS/CAD capabilities preferred, not required -Experience with natural resource surveys and methodologies (vegetation, wildlife, water, soils, and site characteristics/conditions) in conjunction with the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, required. -CT Soil Evaluator qualified preferred, MA Title 5 Soil Evaluator a plus. -5-10 years of experience with wetland and regulated waters delineation, habitat assessment and routine permitting requirements for wetlands, waters, floodplains, and buffer zones within inland and coastal/tidal ecosystems. -SWPPP, CESSWI, or other a plus. -Experience completing wetland and regulated waters delineation independently or as a field team lead. -State wetland and waters permitting experience in MA and CT required, RI preferred, ME and NH a plus -Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to projects, team-player working with design/engineering, ecologists, construction compliance and mapping to support solutions-based client services. -Section 7 ESA protected species, biological monitoring and habitat assessment experience a plus -General awareness of Section 106 / SHPO compliance beneficial but not required. -An Ecologist or Environmental Scientist with a BS degree or higher, familiar with wetlands and native plant identification -38-hour USACE Delineation training preferred.

Benefits

-401k match, tuition assistance, and more. -Performance-based bonuses or other incentives. -Company-subsidized medical and dental. -Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

The Company

About Apex Companies

-Began as a single‑state environmental services firm and steadily expanded to serve clients in all 50 states. -Projects include water-resource planning, stormwater management, and civil engineering for infrastructure and transportation systems. -Known for rapid response and technical excellence, frequently undertaking complex environmental compliance and remediation assignments. -Strengthened capabilities through acquisitions, adding expertise in civil, stormwater, surveying, and hydrogeology. -Typical clients include municipal agencies, industrial manufacturers, real estate developers, and energy companies. -Utilizes the Artemis® information-management platform to streamline data capture and compliance workflows.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Environmental

Health & Safety

Infrastructure

Compliance & Assurance

ESG & Resiliency

Transportation

Construction Management

Energy

Government