Wetland Biologist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Wetland Biologist based in Bloomington, MN.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support renewable energy development projects in the upper Midwest. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a variety of our natural resource projects, with a primary focus on leading a field team to perform wetland delineations. A multidisciplinary science-based background and prior field experience of a similar nature is desired. Fieldwork may take place in a variety of environmental settings, potentially including long durations away from home, or working on foot in remote or uneven terrain.

Work may be performed in a wide variety of weather conditions.

• Perform duties as Field Team Lead for wetland delineations in accordance with current USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplement(s).
• Perform natural resource surveys (wetlands, streams, vegetation).
• Collect GPS data.
• Perform and oversee data entry, data analysis, and report writing.
• Field components may require long hours and/or be physically demanding and may require being on foot 10-12 hours per day carrying equipment.
• Support local, state and federal project permitting.
• Potential to assist or perform other natural resource surveys (habitat, functional assessments, aquatic resources, RTE species, and invasive species).
• Potential to assist with other environmental due diligence and compliance tasks (Phase I ESA and Critical Issues Analysis).

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, soil science, hydrology, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in environmental consulting and wetland delineations.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading wetland delineation teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong technical writing skills; preparation of technical environmental reports.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing workloads.
• Excellent client interaction and organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Highly motivated, client focused, and works well in a team environment.

• Wetland delineation certification (MWPCP or PWS).
• Experience with local, state and federal project permitting.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and/or experience with ESRI Survey
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• Project management experience.

• Must be able to walk around project sites in all types of terrain.
• Carry equipment weighing up to 25 lb during field work.

• Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions and can occur in remote locations, including areas of uneven terrain.
• Local and out-of-state travel for field surveys will be required.
• Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays for small projects.
• For larger projects extended travel of 5 to 10 days is typical but may be up to 14 days.
• Work locations are typically in rural areas and occur in any season and in any weather.
• Office work when not traveling is typically on-site, with some opportunities for remote work.

• This full-time position typically requires less than 25% travel but may be 50-75% travel during the fall season.
• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 AM-5 PM, but can vary if working in the field.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options including medical, dental and vision insurance; term life, disability and accidental death & dismemberment coverage;
Flexible Spending Account (FSA);
Health Spending Account (HSA); paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

$50,000 - $80,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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