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Wetland Scientist
Job in
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07215, USA
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
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Science
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Science, Environmental Consulting, Geology / Geoscience -
Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Geology / Geoscience
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Conduct wetland delineations and boundary flagging per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state methodologies
- Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for NJDEP and NYSDEC environmental programs
- Conduct field investigations including soil sampling, hydrology assessments, and vegetation surveys
- Support threatened and endangered species habitat assessments
- Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and agency correspondence
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies on permit status and inquiries
- Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland and natural resource projects
- Assist senior scientists and project managers with multidisciplinary project delivery
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
- 2–10 years of relevant experience
- Working toward or holds Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
- Familiarity with the USACE wetland delineation manual, regional supplements, and state manuals
- Proficiency with GPS/GIS field tools such as Trimble and ArcGIS Field Maps is a plus
- Valid driver's license and ability to conduct fieldwork in varied outdoor conditions
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) status preferred
- Experience with New Jersey and/or New York environmental permitting strongly preferred
Demonstrates expertise in conducting wetland delineations, preparing environmental permit applications, and performing field investigations. Proficient in technical writing and GIS mapping to support multidisciplinary environmental projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Wetland Delineation
- Environmental Permit Applications
- Technical Writing
- GIS Mapping
- Professional Wetland Scientist Certification
- Wetland Delineation Methodologies
- Soil Sampling
- Hydrology Assessment
- Vegetation Survey
- Field Investigations
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Professional Wetland Scientist Certification
- Wetland Professional in Training Status
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- NJDEP
- NYSDEC
- Environmental Science
- Ecology
- GPS Field Tools
- ArcGIS Field Maps
- Trimble
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