Wetlands Ecologist

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Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

Are you ready to work for one of the fastest growing infrastructure and environmental solutions companies in the country? Will you accept the challenge to innovate and solve complex and sophisticated problems? Do you want to grow as a professional, and transform and better the communities where you live and work?

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.

Job Description

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• 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…