Lead Level Wetland Scientist

Description

• Take initiative, resolve problems, and communicate with team members and clients to ensure tasks are completed in the most effective manner.
• Drives compliance with safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.
• Maintain up-to date knowledge of aquatic resource regulations.
• Lead aquatic resources delineations, natural resources surveys, ,botanical surveys, and habitat assessments in accordance with appropriate regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare field equipment, plan field logistics, and provide oversight of survey implementation and data management.
• Prepare aquatic resources reports and prepare environmental permit applications, such as pre-construction notifications and individual permit applications to agency standards.
• Lead authorship of aquatic resources delineation reports.
• Operate SWCA vehicles safely (ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads) and follow all required safety protocols.
• Use desktop resources to preliminarily assess aquatic resources in a project area.

Requirements

• A minimum experience of 6 years conducting aquatic resources delineations using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manuals.
• Knowledge of the fauna and flora of the Arid West and California.
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification.
• Experience conducting other types of biological surveys and reports.
• Senior Wetland Scientist - Typically with at least ten (10) years of relevant industry experience and expertise.
• B.S. in biology, ecology, environmental science, environmental management, or a closely related scientific field.
• Work both independently and as a member of a team.
• A minimum of 2 year preparing aquatic resources reports/permits associated with Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code.
• Lead Wetland Scientist - Typically with at least eight (8) years of relevant industry experience and expertise; or,
• Completed the Society of Wetland Scientists approved 40-hour wetland delineation course or comparable course.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency in plant identification.
• Valid driver's license.
• A minimum of 2 years experience leading aquatic resources delineations in the Arid West.
• Ability and willingness to travel (i.e., must be able to travel, sometimes upon short notice, and for extended periods) and work in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to use GPS units and computer software with minimal assistance or training.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance