Wetland Scientist - Project Manager

LaBella Associates; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Richmond, VA is seeking a qualified Wetland Specialist to lead delineations, manage projects, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science and 5-7 years of experience in wetland regulations. Benefits include flexible schedules, health insurance, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in delineation and permitting of freshwater wetlands.
• Ability to manage projects and mentor junior staff.
• Fieldwork required across Virginia and Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork for wetland and stream surveys.
• Prepare wetland delineation reports.
• Manage and mentor junior level staff.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Wetland delineation

Technical report writing

GIS mapping

Client communication

Education

BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a qualified Wetland Specialist to work in our Richmond, VA office in our Environmental Division with the Permitting and Compliance department. The Wetland Specialist will be required to lead wetland and stream delineations, protected species surveys, environmental reporting and permitting as it relates to natural resources, train/mentor junior level staff, and manage wetland and ecology projects. If you have any of the skills below and you are looking for a place to be empowered and supported, we are interested in talking to you. We are seeking talent in multiple areas and are excited to hear what you could bring to our team of highly skilled and fun professionals. We specialize in realizing employee’s strengths and aligning them with work they will value.

Duties

• Leading fieldwork for jurisdictional wetland surveys and Waters of the US, which would include plant identifications, soil analysis, and identification of hydrological characteristics; preparing wetland delineation reports summarizing field findings for soil type, vegetation, and hydrological characteristics; and providing wetland delineations and flagging, including GPS location of wetland delineation flagging.
• Leading fieldwork for protected species surveys.
• Develop technical reports and GIS mapping.
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications.
• Manage and mentor junior level staff.
• Manage wetland and ecology projects, working with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in delineation, 404/401 permitting, jurisdictional determinations, etc. of freshwater wetlands and streams.
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
• Ability to communicate with the client on project status, study findings, etc.
• Some travel within Virginia, Maryland and other surrounding states is required.
• Fieldwork required.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Fast-paced environmental consulting/engineering practice.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events