Senior Wetland Scientist

About the Role

• Lead wetland delineations and functional assessments based on the USACE 1987 Manual and applicable regional supplements in various state jurisdictions of the Northeast. • Mentor and manage field technicians and other wetland scientists. • Lead physical resource surveys including stream and floodplain hydrologic assessments. • Manage projects and tasks on a variety of environmental resource projects. • Prepare scientific reports and environmental impact assessments. • Provide senior QA/QC for wetlands and habit assessments and reports. • Abide by Company policies and procedures. • Lead or support other biological surveys including vernal pool, winter raptor, breeding bird, and habitat for protected species/species of special concern. • Lead or support other water-based and terrestrial environmental resource field programs. • 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.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸wetland delineation
• ▸hydrologic assessment
• ▸project management
• ▸report preparation
• ▸qa/qc
• ▸permit applications

What You Bring

• 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. • Previous staff management and mentoring experience. • Demonstrated ability to successfully complete both field survey and technical writing assignments. • Proficiency in leading wetland delineations and functional assessments across multiple jurisdictions, including use of GPS equipment and electronic data collection. • Turtle habitat assessment and monitoring experience. • 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental science, with demonstrated subject matter expertise. • Experience and comfort with managing and mentoring field staff and other wetland scientists. • Possession of or ability to obtain PWS or other relevant professional licenses or certifications. • Master’s degree in relevant field. • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, geology, hydrology, natural resources, wildlife science, or related field. • Ability to develop and deliver presentations to clients, government agency personnel, and community stakeholders. • Previous project management 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. • Familiarity and experience preparing CEPA, MEPA and/or NEPA documentation including ERCs, EIEs, CATEXs, EAs, and EISs.

Requirements

• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸project management
• ▸wetland delineation
• ▸master's degree
• ▸pws license
• ▸field survey

Benefits

• 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. • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays 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.

Work Environment

Hybrid