Staff Ecologist III - Wetlands Lead & Permits (Flexible)

Verdantas; Dublin (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist III to join our Environmental team in the Midwest. You will support infrastructure, utility, and renewable energy projects with field assessments, permitting, and technical reporting.

You will lead wetland delineations, collect field data, coordinate fieldwork logistics, and contribute to regulatory submissions across Ohio and neighboring states.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience conducting wetland delineations and stream assessments, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states.
• Experience with USACE wetland data forms, ORAM, QHEI, and HHEI forms.
• Knowledge of Midwest plant identification.
• Experience with GPS-based field data collection.
• Strong technical writing, organization, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to lead field teams and work independently.
• Willingness to work extended field hours, including two or more weeks per month during peak field seasons.
• Commitment to safety, ethical conduct, and high-quality work.

Aufgaben

• Conduct and lead wetland delineations and stream assessments in accordance with current USACE guidance.
• Use GPS and field data collection tools to map habitats and sensitive resources.
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics, equipment, mapping, and Safe Work Plans.
• Analyze field data and prepare technical reports.
• Support coordination with USACE, USFWS, OEPA, ODNR, and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare wetland delineation reports and environmental permit applications, including USACE Sections 401, 404, and 10, state wetland and stream permits, and NPDES compliance.
• Perform physically demanding fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Kenntnisse

Field leadership

Technical writing

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Ecology / Biology / Environmental Studies

Tools

GPS data collection

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Collector

Jobbeschreibung

Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist III to join our Environmental team in the Midwest. You will support infrastructure, utility, and renewable energy projects with field assessments, permitting, and technical reporting.

You will lead wetland delineations, collect field data, coordinate fieldwork logistics, and contribute to regulatory submissions across Ohio and neighboring states.