Biologist or Ecologist - Wetland Specialist

Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

The Tulsa, OK office is seeking a Biologist / Wetland Scientist / Ecologist to assist on various types of projects primarily in the transportation, energy, and commercial markets.

The successful candidate will have experience conducting field assessments for wetlands, threatened and endangered species and other related projects in the natural resources sector. Approximately 90% of the time will be dedicated to fieldwork, proposal development, and report preparation. The successful candidate will also be involved in services related to environmental site assessments and regulatory compliance.

Activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Field delineations of Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) according to USACE standards.
• Habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species.
• Stream and wetland mitigation planning.
• Mitigation site monitoring.
• Section 404 permitting.
• Preparing various types of reports and NEPA documentation.
• Environmental Site Assessments.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Assist with business development and proposal development.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in plant and wildlife identification, soils evaluation, hydrology, GPS use, mitigation planning, permit preparation, and be able to conduct work year-round in adverse climate and field conditions.

The ideal candidate will have good writing and communication skills. The position will involve preparing field reports, internal correspondence, and formal reports and proposals. The position requires strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client specific requirements.

BS in an Environmental, Biological, Ecological Science or related field is required. 4‑8 or more years of experience in conducting environmental fieldwork and reporting is preferred.

The ability to travel is required (typically short-term). This position is a great opportunity for qualified professionals who are energetic and enthusiastic and who like diversified project types.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)