Senior Wetlands Scientist

EHS Support, Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm seeks a Wetlands Scientist and Permitting Specialist to develop wetland capabilities and deliver technical reports. Responsibilities include leading regulatory permitting processes and providing technical support for ecological assessments. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in environmental consulting and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous Vacation Policy

401k with matching options

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Sick Time

Qualifications

• 10 – 15 years of freshwater and coastal wetland experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience in ecological risk assessment and biological community surveys.
• Prior experience preparing state and federal wetland permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and delineation of wetlands and waterways.
• Develop habitat restoration design plans.
• Perform project manager responsibilities including client management.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning

Education

Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources

Tools

ESRI GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Remote - Home Office Based; Northeast United States preferred; other locations considered

Who We Are

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Position Overview

The Wetlands Scientist and Permitting Specialist is responsible for developing EHS Support’s wetland and waterways capabilities and the delivery of technical reports or other regulatory submittals to report findings. They lead federal, state, and local regulatory permitting processes to obtain authorization for construction and environmental remediation activities that may impact wetlands, waterways, or other regulated natural resources. The Wetlands Scientist and Permitting Specialist will also provide technical support to projects focused on ecological risk assessment, sediment assessment and remediation, biodiversity and ecological services, Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), and water quality compliance.

• Plan and lead the assessment and delineation of wetlands, waterways, or other regulated natural resources in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state protocols.
• Develop aquatic and terrestrial habitat restoration design plans.
• Provide assessment of wetland functions and values.
• Support NRDA process through restoration planning.
• Perform project manager responsibilities including but not limited to : contributing to project strategy, implementing project execution plans, managing project financial performance, client management, mentoring and developing employees, ensuring timely deliverables, and understanding full project life-cycle.

Specific Experience and Skills

• 10 – 15 years of freshwater and coastal wetland experience in environmental consulting; preferably in the states of New Jersey and New York.
• Experience in the following areas : plant and soil identification, ecological risk assessment, biological community surveys, state and federal special status species, National Environmental Policy Act documentation.
• Prior experience preparing state and federal wetland permit applications.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and guidance under state and federal programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA).
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to project sites, as needed, to complete field surveys in varying conditions.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to communicate proactively, efficiently, and directly with team members.

Education and Licenses

Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or closely related field of study.

• Generous Vacation Policy
• 401k w / matching options
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time

Core Values

• Strive for excellence, always
• Be open, honest, and direct
• Assume good intentions
• Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
• Listen to learn
• Be accountable for our work
• Foster teamwork
• Demonstrate integrity
• Take pride in one’s work
• Live your personal values
• Provide a safe and health work environment that promotes wellness
• Have fun!

EEO Statement : EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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