Wetlands Ecologist

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

At Atlas, we’re providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. We’re looking for a Wetlands Ecologist to join our Cincinnati, OH team. If you’re ready to lead and participate in wetland delineations and ecology, this is your opportunity. Come join our dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

• Lead and participate in wetland and waters delineations, report writing, and federal and state Jurisdictional Determination (JD) requests.
• Prepare permit applications for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), state agencies, and local regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), state agencies, and other stakeholders regarding threatened and endangered (T&E) species effects determinations.
• Conduct wetland and stream assessments, categorizations, and evaluations.
• Participate in and support wetland, stream, terrestrial restoration, mitigation, and native habitat restoration projects.
• Identify common native and invasive plant species in support of restoration and habitat management efforts.
• Provide project management support, including client relations, staff delegation, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with and support other environmental and technical disciplines as needed.
• Travel as required, including occasional overnight and out-of-state assignments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Botany, Hydrology, Soil Science, or a related field required
• 3-6 years of experience directly related to wetland delineation and waters permitting.

• GIS Certificate.
• Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and experience preparing Environmental Assessments and similar documentation.
• Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) environmental assessment procedures.
• Experience with stormwater permitting.
• Experience conducting field surveys for linear projects, including pipelines, transmission lines, and renewable energy developments.
• Experience with wetland delineations, botanical surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys, native vegetation identification and restoration, invasive species control, wildlife habitat restoration, or related environmental services.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to carry up to 30 pounds, traverse rough terrain, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including exposure to sun, insects, and other environmental elements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Familiarity with the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable regional supplements.
• Understanding of Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 and related local permitting processes.
• Ability to identify wetland plant species.
• Experience using GPS technology, ArcGIS, and electronic field data collection tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications,…