Wetland Scientist

Wetland Scientist

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. We provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to identify and assess liabilities and risks, and to develop solutions to site management, remediation, and mitigation. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in botany, ecology, fisheries biology, forestry, GIS, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental monitoring and risk assessment, hydrogeology, hydrology, information management, permitting and compliance, soil science, state and federal permitting, regulatory negotiation, stormwater planning and permitting, wetland science, and wildlife biology.

We are seeking a Wetland Scientist with 3-5 years of experience to provide technical expertise for a variety of public and private projects across various in-house disciplines and Stantec clients including those in environmental services, transportation, renewable energy, power, and water throughout Vermont and greater northern New England. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in:

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting wetland delineations and natural resource area surveys based on state and federal requirements (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers [USACE] and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation [VT DEC]);
• Conducting GPS data collection;
• Conducting threatened and endangered species habitat characterizations, land use mapping, and vegetation cover classification;
• Technical writing and report preparation;
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal environmental permitting in Vermont;
• Self- motivated/starter: ability to work independently in the field and office; and
• Partnering with an integrated environmental/engineering team to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional wetland scientist with direct (self-performing) experience flagging wetlands and natural resources;
• Expertise with operating GPS and iPAD units;
• Ability to articulate field data information into narrative reports and figures/plans in a clear, concise format;
• Ability to support preparation of wetland related permit applications;
• Ability to prepare wetland data forms and functions and value reports in support of permit applications;
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including the US EPA, USACE, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Vermont Natural Resources Board (VT NRB) Act 250, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (VT ANR), Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and VT DEC;
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat;
• Ability to meet project deadlines;
• Excellence in verbal and written communication, including technical writing abilities;
• Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with internal team and client;
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments independently and simultaneously
• Ability to perform work accurately in a detail- oriented environment; and
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience of independent wetland delineations and regulatory practice

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Job Environmental Scientist

Primary Location United States-Vermont-South Burlington

Job Posting Feb 15, 2022, 11:56:41 AM

Req ID: 220000KE

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