Lead Wetland Delineator

Position Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of team to conduct wetland/water jurisdictional delineation surveys, vegetation mapping and general biological resources site assessments.
• Participate in pre-field planning and post-field data analysis, processing, and management in support of technical report preparation, under the direction of the project’s Environmental Task Manager.
• Utilize desktop resources and other digital tools (, topographic maps, aerial photographs, etc.), industry-related GPS-based field data platforms/software (Field Maps, Survey
  123, etc.) and other tools for the preparation and execution field studies.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports associated with the data collected in the field.
• Collect and maintain accurate field reports and data logs using digital forms and collaborative databases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide additional support to the Environmental Team as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret industry protocols, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations regarding regulated wetlands and water bodies.
• Ability to work well as part of a field team (including subconsultants)
• Must be able to conduct field work in a safe and efficient way by utilizing good judgment in addition to following GAI and Project-specific health and safety protocols. Training will be provided for all Project-specific safety topics.

• Applicants must be able to provide progressive professional experience conducting jurisdictional delineations of state and federal waters/wetlands in the Southwest to be considered for the position.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience routinely performing wetland/water field studies for private or public sector projects in the environmental consulting industry. For Lead Wetland Delineators: at least three of the five years’ experience must be related to conducting field work as field crew lead for projects in the environmental consulting industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a closely related discipline.
• Knowledge regarding current Clean Water Act Section 404 and Section 401 regulatory policy, as well as the currently accepted field assessment protocols and associated field instruments to determine jurisdiction of wetlands and waters.
• Familiarity with relevant Federal, State, and local regulations including but not limited to federal and state Endangered Species Acts (ESAs), NEPA, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permits.
• Strong knowledge of Southwest US flora and fauna, especially state and federally listed special-status plant and animal species.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project site locations within the Southwest US region, including field work assignments requiring overnight stays.
• Ability and willingness to hike long distances (up to ~10-12 miles/day) and conduct fieldwork in a variety of terrains (desert, grasslands, wetlands/riparian, etc.) over multiple days for long hours (up to 12 hours/day) in various weather conditions, while carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• up to 75% travel
• Comfortable with conducting field work on active construction sites in the presence of construction crews.
• This position requires punctuality, professionalism, and preparation to enter the field and successfully perform the required work independently or part of a field team. Candidates must be able to follow instructions from project managers and field leads but also think critically through unplanned situations that arise while onsite all while maintain a positive attitude.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle in off-road conditions; utility terrain vehicle (UTV) operation experience is a plus.
• Proficient with using GPS units and electronic data forms (cell or tablet) in the field to collect, organize, and manage data to support defensible and accurate technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

• Experience and interest in conducting focused surveys and…