Wetland Ecologist (ML)

Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Wetland Ecologist and Permit Specialist to join their Natural Resources group. This role involves managing projects, conducting field investigations, and preparing necessary permits and technical reports. With a commitment to environmental excellence, this innovative firm offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where your expertise in wetland ecology and environmental permitting will be highly valued. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and possess strong project management skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

Profit sharing

401(k) plans

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Paid volunteer day

Free parking

Qualifications

• 6 to 14 years of experience in wetland, stream, and wildlife ecology.
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including developing scopes and fee estimates.
• Conduct wetland delineations and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Wetland Ecology

Environmental Permitting

Project Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

BS in Biological Sciences

MS in Biological Sciences

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.

We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven senior-level Wetland Ecologist and Permit Specialist to join our Natural Resources group based in our Seattle headquarters. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of wetland, stream, wildlife, and/or restoration ecology as well as environmental permitting and compliance. Candidate should possess a strong technical education, professional demeanor, and experience managing tasks and/or projects.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing projects or tasks, including developing scopes of service and fee estimates and tracking scope and budget throughout project implementation.

• Conduct wetland delineations, ordinary high-water delineations, and other similar field investigations.
• Prepare technical reports such as wetland and stream delineation reports and wetland and stream mitigation plans.
• Prepare biological assessments for Endangered Species Act review.
• Prepare and coordinate permit applications and processes (Corps 404, HPA, shoreline, 401 WQ Cert, SEPA, and NEPA documents and local critical area permits).
• Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, government agencies, and staff at all levels.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• BS degree in the Biological Sciences, MS degree preferred.
• 6 to 14 years of direct experience in areas noted above and solid background in fisheries, wildlife, wetlands, and/or restoration.
• Understand the environmental permitting process and the ability to work with regulatory agency personnel.
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification highly preferred.
• CESCL certification a plus.
• Preferred experience performing geospatial data analysis, visualization, and mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be experienced using the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.
• The ability to get a pass for access to military facilities.

Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Mid-Level Biologist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional IV, Senior Professional I, or Senior Professional II level.

Professional IV: $80,000-$100,000

Senior Professional I: $90,000-$110,000

Senior Professional II: $110,000 - $125,000

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:

• Employee ownership
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• Free parking

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.