Lead Wetland Delineator — Field Scientist (Remote Eligible)

GAI Consultants Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking experienced Lead Wetland Delineators to support projects throughout the greater Southwest US region.

The ideal candidates will conduct field investigations related to wetland and watercourse delineation, stream assessments, and vegetation mapping in Southwestern habitats, contributing to environmental reports on time and within budget. The field work supports siting, NEPA compliance, permitting, and construction support.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to provide progressive professional experience conducting jurisdictional delineations of state and federal waters/wetlands in the Southwest.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience routinely performing wetland/water field studies for private or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to conduct wetland/water jurisdictional delineation surveys, vegetation mapping and general biological resources site assessments.
• Participate in pre-field planning and post-field data analysis, processing, and management in support of technical report preparation, under the direction of the project’s Environmental Task Manager.
• Utilize desktop resources and GPS-based field data platforms/software (Field Maps, Survey123, etc.) for field studies.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports associated with field data.
• Collect and maintain field reports and data logs using digital forms and databases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide support to the Environmental Team.
• Read and interpret industry protocols, technical reports, and regulations regarding regulated wetlands and waterbodies.
• Ability to work well as part of a field team (including subconsultants).
• Must conduct field work safely following health and safety protocols; training provided.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Field surveys

Team collaboration

Environmental reporting

GPS

Tools

Field Maps

Survey123

GPS devices

Topographic maps

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking experienced Lead Wetland Delineators to support projects throughout the greater Southwest US region.

The ideal candidates will conduct field investigations related to wetland and watercourse delineation, stream assessments, and vegetation mapping in Southwestern habitats, contributing to environmental reports on time and within budget. The field work supports siting, NEPA compliance, permitting, and construction support.