Ecologist

Description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline.
• Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Virginia Certified Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certifications.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications and particularly experience with linear projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.).
• Experience with evaluating project compliance with state and federal laws and environmental and regulatory processes.
• Experience using GPS field technology.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience conducting surveys including wetland determination/delineation surveys, flora/fauna surveys, and habitat assessments, as well as the completion of associated reporting.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience leading wetland determination/delineation surveys.
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Erosion (VDEQ)and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) inspector certification or the ability to become provisionally certified within 30-days.
• Previous experience in the planning, permitting, and/or supporting the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of linear infrastructure (i.e., oil and gas, rail, electric, etc.) and an understanding of federal, state and local regulators such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), USACE, and VDEQ.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance