Wetland Biologist / Field Lead

Tetra Tech; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is looking for a full-time Wetland Biologist / Field Lead based in Bloomington, MN. The successful candidate will lead a field team for wetland delineations and support various natural resource projects. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor's degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with environmental projects. This role includes office work and field duties requiring travel, with a focus on renewable energy development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of environmental consulting or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading wetland delineation teams.
• Strong technical writing skills required.
• Highly motivated and client focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead field team for wetland delineations.
• Perform natural resource surveys.
• Collect GPS data.
• Perform data analysis and report writing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client interaction

Proficiency in MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI Survey123

Field Maps

Job description

Wetland Biologist / Field Lead (Finance)

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Wetland Biologist / Field Lead based in Bloomington, MN. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will help support our large renewable energy development projects in the upper Midwest.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a variety of our natural resource projects, with a primary focus on leading a field team to perform wetland delineations. A multidisciplinary science-based background and prior field experience of a similar nature is desired.

Your Role

• Perform duties as Field Team Lead for wetland delineations in accordance with current USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplement(s).
• Perform natural resource surveys (e.g., wetlands, streams, vegetation).
• Collect GPS data.
• Perform and oversee data entry, data analysis, and report writing.
• Field components may require long hours and/or be physically demanding and may require being on foot 10-12 hours per day carrying equipment.
• Support local, state and federal project permitting.
• Potential to assist or perform other natural resource surveys (e.g., habitat, functional assessments, aquatic resources, RTE species, and invasive species).
• Potential to assist with other environmental due diligence and compliance tasks (e.g., Phase I ESA and Critical Issues Analysis).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of environmental consulting or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading wetland delineation teams.
• Experience with local, state and federal project permitting is not required, but would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• This position requires preparation of technical environmental reports and strong technical writing skills are required.
• Highly motivated, client focused, work well in a team environment, work well under pressure, and adapt to changing workloads.
• Excellent client interaction and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel, required.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and/or experience with ESRI Survey123 and Field Maps preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Degree / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related degree.
• Wetland delineation certification (MWPCP or PWS) preferred.

Work Environment

This position typically requires less than 25% travel but may be as much as 50-75% travel during the fall. The work environment will consist of a mix of office and field work, with some field work requiring overnight stays and work on weekends.

• Local and out-of-state travel for field surveys.
• For small projects, travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays.
• For larger projects, extended travel of 5 to 10 days is typical but can be up to 14 days.
• Office work when not traveling is typically on-site with some opportunities for remote work.

You must be able to walk around project sites and must be physically able to carry up to 25 pounds of equipment during field work. Driving on a regular basis is also required.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.