Senior Wetland Scientist & Project Lead

Fishbeck; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement and activities

Tuition assistance and professional/pE

Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO,

Hybrid and flexible schedules

Employee ownership opportunities

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Fishbeck in Indiana is seeking a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and help grow our practice across the Midwest. You will manage client relationships and projects, perform wetland delineation, permitting, mitigation, and technical report preparation.

The role requires a BS in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields, plus 5+ years in wetland delineation or related environmental work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields.
• Wetland mitigation and ecological restoration experience desired.
• 5+ years of experience in wetland delineation, water resources permitting, botany, or a similar environmental consulting field.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Certified Ecologist, Certified Arborist, Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or Professional Landscape Architect is strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of wetland delineation techniques and strong field botany skills, including local plant identification.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Juggle multiple projects and changing priorities without missing deadlines or losing sight of the overall project goals.
• Work independently with little direct supervision, self-motivated with sound professional judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and other common computer programs.
• Able to conduct fieldwork indoors and outdoors, including moderate lifting, carrying, hiking through uneven terrain, driving to project sites, and working in areas where poisonous plants may be present.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee the development of reports, rare species protective measures, and wetland impact minimization measures.
• Lead and conduct natural features assessments via desktop and field review, threatened and endangered species surveys and permitting, wetland delineation and permitting, ecological monitoring, environmental education, and community outreach activities, and prepare graphics, data, written reports/documentation, presentations, and educational documents.
• Execute flora and fauna surveys.
• Conduct wetland delineations and site assessments, including soil, vegetation, and hydrology characterization.
• Perform threatened and endangered species evaluations, tree surveys, vegetation monitoring, and site characterization.
• Determine and fulfill water resources permitting requirements for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Read and interpret historical maps, GPS data, and aerial photographs.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, and technical reports.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Travel to project sites around the state with occasional overnight stays.
• Assist with other environmental division field services as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields

Job description

Fishbeck in Indiana is seeking a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and help grow our practice across the Midwest. You will manage client relationships and projects, perform wetland delineation, permitting, mitigation, and technical report preparation.

The role requires a BS in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields, plus 5+ years in wetland delineation or related environmental work.