Wetland Biologist Wetland Biologist EnviroScience In-person · Stow, OH, US about ago Env

The Wetland Biologist is responsible for assessing wetland and stream resources for a variety of clients. This role involves conducting field surveys, completing associated forms and reports, and communicating this information to project managers and/or clients. Requirements of this position include but are not limited to field work and report writing, assisting with proposal efforts, management of projects, and mentoring other employees.

This field portion of this role involves conducting field surveys, delineating boundaries of aquatic resources, and measuring and monitoring the health of aquatic systems. Other duties as assigned.

Conduct field surveys to identify and delineate wetland and stream boundaries and classify wetland and stream quality

Collect data on soil, water, vegetation, and wildlife within wetlands and streams.

Collect and record field data accurately and efficiently

Utilize data collection devices ( e.g. GPS) and GIS tools to map and document site conditions

Perform habitat assessments for threatened, and endangered (T&E) species

Complete data forms from information collected in the field

Prepare draft technical reports and survey results

Accurately completing Wetland Assessment and Delineation reports

Assist in determining permitting requirements and project accomplishment strategies to clients with respect to wetlands, stream and T&E

Initiate review of federal, state, and local wetland and stream regulations

Assist in obtaining necessary permits for projects with impacts to wetlands and/or streams

Preparing thorough permit application components and submitting to agencies on client’s behalf as necessary

Discuss pr oject details with potential clients

Assist and/or p repare proposals based on client discussions

Communicate with clients regarding task progress

Produce accurate and on time task deliverables

Guide less experienced personnel in survey techniques and field and office processes

Assists other practice areas as necessary

Education:

B.S./B.A. degree in natural science field of study

Exp erience : 1 + years wetland delineation field experience

Experience:

40-hour Wetland Delineation training

Preparing 404 and 401 permit applications through federal and state agencies including USACE, DEP/EPA, SHPO, DNR, and USFWS

Experience with local and regional flora identification

Experience with soil classification

Familiar with state and federal regulations, the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual, and current Regional Supplements

Experience with agency permitting

Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies regarding threatened and endangered species, floodplain development, historic/archaeological, etc.

Experience with Global Position Systems (GPS)

Experience with AutoCAD or GIS

Additional background in fisheries, endangered species, herpetology, or amphibians

Ability to delineate wetlands independently

Ability to read and interpret resource and engineering drawings

Ability to key out and identify plants using identification manuals

Consultative or educational approach to client relationships

Tolerant of o utdoors working conditions, remote locations, all weather conditions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with technical report writing

Self-motivated and organized

Thrive in independent/solo work environments

This candidate will need to collaborate effectively with other coworkers and supervisors. Additionally, t his candidate needs to be able to complete project work independently, with minimal supervision. Work assignments may include consecutive days in the office working on reporting or outdoors in all kinds of weather, and sometimes in remote and challenging locations. O vernight stays to complete field work are part of this position.

This position is an office-based role. Employees will work a schedule which includes office work on location in the Stow office and travel to offsite field work at various locations.

Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office and…