Lead Wetland Scientist – Midwest Ecological Consulting

Align

Toledo (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Tuition assistance
Vacation & leave
Hybrid schedule
Stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and grow our Midwest practice. You will manage client relationships and projects, performing wetland delineation, permitting, mitigation, species evaluations, tree surveys, vegetation monitoring, and technical report preparation.

The role involves both field and desktop assessments, strong writing skills, and travel across Ohio and the Midwest.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields.
  • 5+ years of wetland delineation and water resources permitting experience.
  • Certification in ecological restoration, wetland science, or related fields desired.
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead ecological consulting projects and manage client relationships.
  • Oversee wetland delineation, permits, mitigation, and reporting.
  • Conduct field surveys of flora and fauna and prepare technical documents.
  • Travel to project sites and coordinate with project teams.
  • Develop proposals and work plans; manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management
Client relations
Field botany
Technical writing
MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in botany / wetland ecology / natural resources

Tools

ArcGIS
GPS

Job description

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and grow our Midwest practice. You will manage client relationships and projects, performing wetland delineation, permitting, mitigation, species evaluations, tree surveys, vegetation monitoring, and technical report preparation.

The role involves both field and desktop assessments, strong writing skills, and travel across Ohio and the Midwest.

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