Wetland Scientist

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a wetlands scientist to delineate wetlands and support permit applications in New Jersey and New York. You will perform field investigations and assist senior staff on multidisciplinary projects.

The role emphasizes technical writing, GIS mapping, and collaboration with regulatory agencies to ensure compliant permitting and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field.
• 2–10 years of relevant experience
• Working toward or holds Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
• Familiarity with USACE wetland delineation manuals, regional supplements, and state manuals
• Proficiency with GPS/GIS field tools such as Trimble and ArcGIS Field Maps is a plus
• Valid driver's license and ability to conduct fieldwork in varied outdoor conditions
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) status preferred
• Experience with New Jersey and/or New York environmental permitting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations and boundary flagging per USACE and state methodologies
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for NJDEP and NYSDEC environmental programs
• Conduct field investigations including soil sampling, hydrology assessments, and vegetation surveys
• Support threatened and endangered species habitat assessments
• Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and agency correspondence
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies on permit status and inquiries
• Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland and natural resource projects
• Assist senior scientists and project managers with multidisciplinary project delivery

Skills

Wetland Delineation

Technical Writing

GIS Mapping

Communication Skills

Education

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

Tools

GPS Field Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Trimble

Job description

• Conduct wetland delineations and boundary flagging per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state methodologies
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for NJDEP and NYSDEC environmental programs
• Conduct field investigations including soil sampling, hydrology assessments, and vegetation surveys
• Support threatened and endangered species habitat assessments
• Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and agency correspondence
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies on permit status and inquiries
• Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland and natural resource projects
• Assist senior scientists and project managers with multidisciplinary project delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
• 2–10 years of relevant experience
• Working toward or holds Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
• Familiarity with the USACE wetland delineation manual, regional supplements, and state manuals
• Proficiency with GPS/GIS field tools such as Trimble and ArcGIS Field Maps is a plus
• Valid driver's license and ability to conduct fieldwork in varied outdoor conditions
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) status preferred
• Experience with New Jersey and/or New York environmental permitting strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting wetland delineations, preparing environmental permit applications, and performing field investigations. Proficient in technical writing and GIS mapping to support multidisciplinary environmental projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wetland Delineation
• Environmental Permit Applications
• Technical Writing
• GIS Mapping
• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Wetland Delineation Methodologies
• Soil Sampling
• Hydrology Assessment
• Vegetation Survey
• Field Investigations

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification
• Wetland Professional in Training Status

Industry Keywords

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• NJDEP
• NYSDEC
• Environmental Science
• Ecology

Tools & Technologies

• GPS Field Tools
• ArcGIS Field Maps
• Trimble