Lead Wetland Delineator – Field & Reports (SW US)

GAI Consultants Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking experienced Lead Wetland Delineators to support projects across the Southwest US. You will conduct field delineations, vegetation mapping, and data analysis, contributing to environmental reports and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role combines field and desktop tasks, with potential remote work options within the Southwestern US. Candidates should have strong regulatory knowledge and leadership potential for field crews.

Qualifications

• Progressive professional experience conducting jurisdictional delineations of state and federal waters/wetlands in the Southwest.
• Minimum 5 years' experience performing wetland/water field studies in environmental consulting.
• For Lead Wetland Delineators: at least three of the five years' experience leading field crews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland/water delineation surveys and vegetation mapping.
• Participate in pre-field planning and post-field data analysis for technical reports.
• Use GPS-based field data platforms to collect and manage data.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports.
• Read, interpret, and apply relevant regulations and project specifications.

Skills

Field work

Team collaboration

GPS/data collection

Technical report support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Field Maps

Survey123

MS Office

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking experienced Lead Wetland Delineators to support projects across the Southwest US. You will conduct field delineations, vegetation mapping, and data analysis, contributing to environmental reports and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role combines field and desktop tasks, with potential remote work options within the Southwestern US. Candidates should have strong regulatory knowledge and leadership potential for field crews.