Wetland Scientist

Apex Companies; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 71,635; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

401k match and tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading consulting and engineering firm in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Scientist 3 to provide technical oversight and support environmental projects. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree in Ecology or Environmental Science, strong experience in wetland delineation, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience with wetland delineation and habitat assessment.
• Familiarity with USACE NC/NE Regional Supplement and Massachusetts regulations.
• Strong documentation and data collection skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical oversight and perform project work.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.
• Mentor and train scientific staff.

Skills

Wetland and native plant identification

Technical writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS degree or higher in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Deltek Vantage Point

Job description

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. This is a Part-Time, 30 hours per week position.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical oversight and perform project work.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Mentor and train scientific staff and supervise work.
• Actively develop your own career growth.

What We're Looking For

• An Ecologist or Environmental Scientist with a BS degree or higher, familiar with wetlands and native plant identification.
• 5-10 years of experience with wetland and regulated waters delineation, habitat assessment and routine permitting requirements for wetlands, waters, floodplains, and buffer zones within inland and coastal/tidal ecosystems.
• Experience with natural resource surveys and methodologies (vegetation, wildlife, water, soils, and site characteristics/conditions) in conjunction with the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, required.
• Experience completing wetland and regulated waters delineation independently or as a field team lead.
• Strong experience with USACE NC/NE Regional Supplement and state wetland programs (MA 2022 BVW, CT Inland Wetlands, etc.).
• State wetland and waters permitting experience in MA and CT required, RI preferred, ME and NH a plus.
• SWPPP, CESSWI, or other a plus.
• Exhibit strong technical writing, field documentation and scientific data collection in accordance with regulatory programs and technical guidance.
• Must have excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with proposal, scope development and cost estimation.
• Experience with Deltek Vantage Point and project accounting, invoicing and contract execution beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to projects, team-player working with design/engineering, ecologists, construction compliance and mapping to support solutions-based client services.
• 38-hour USACE Delineation training preferred.
• CT Soil Evaluator qualified preferred, MA Title 5 Soil Evaluator a plus.
• Section 7 ESA protected species, biological monitoring and habitat assessment experience a plus.
• General awareness of Section 106 / SHPO compliance beneficial but not required.
• GIS/CAD capabilities preferred, not required.
• FAA license and drone pilot capabilities a plus.

Why You'll Love Working For Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,700+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Scientist 3
Req ID: 10860
Hourly Expected Pay Range: $38 USD - $52 USD

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