Senior Wetland Scientist

Description

• Prepare scientific reports and environmental impact assessments.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Lead or support other water-based and terrestrial environmental resource field programs.
• Manage projects and tasks on a variety of environmental resource projects.
• Lead wetland delineations and functional assessments based on the USACE 1987 Manual and applicable regional supplements in various state jurisdictions of the Northeast.
• Provide senior QA/QC for wetlands and habit assessments and reports.
• Lead or support other biological surveys including vernal pool, winter raptor, breeding bird, and habitat for protected species/species of special concern.
• Mentor and manage field technicians and other wetland scientists.
• Prepare permit applications and participate in regulatory permitting processes. This is expected to include permitting through MassDEP, CT DEEP, RIDEM, USACE, USFWS and other New England states’ permitting programs, federal Clean Water Act, and related permitting (Sections 404, 10, 408), and federal or state Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
• Lead physical resource surveys including stream and floodplain hydrologic assessments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental science, with demonstrated subject matter expertise.
• Previous project management experience.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to clients, government agency personnel, and community stakeholders.
• Turtle habitat assessment and monitoring experience.
• Proficiency in leading wetland delineations and functional assessments across multiple jurisdictions, including use of GPS equipment and electronic data collection.
• Understanding of and working proficiency with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for the region, especially as they apply to the siting and environmental permitting of transportation and energy infrastructure development projects.
• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, geology, hydrology, natural resources, wildlife science, or related field.
• Familiarity and experience preparing CEPA, MEPA and/or NEPA documentation including ERCs, EIEs, CATEXs, EAs, and EISs.
• Previous staff management and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies, including MassDEP, CTDEEP, RIDEM, USACE, USFWS and local zoning/planning boards and commissions.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete both field survey and technical writing assignments.
• Possession of or ability to obtain PWS or other relevant professional licenses or certifications.
• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience and comfort with managing and mentoring field staff and other wetland scientists.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance