Wetland Scientist & Ecological Project Lead

Fishbeck; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Hybrid schedule

Employee ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and grow our Midwest practice. You will manage client relationships and projects, perform wetland delineations, permitting, and ecological assessments, and prepare technical reports.

The role requires a BS in a related field, 5+ years of wetland experience, and strong writing and communication skills. Travel across the state with some overnight stays is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wetland delineation, water resources permitting, botany, or a similar environmental consulting field.
• Wetland mitigation and ecological restoration experience desired.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee development of reports, rare species protection measures, and wetland impact minimization measures.
• Lead and conduct natural features assessments via desktop and field review, species surveys, permitting, ecological monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

Technical writing

Field botany

Project management

Client communication

Microsoft Office

GPS

GIS

Education

Bachelor of Science in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

Fishbeck is seeking a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and grow our Midwest practice. You will manage client relationships and projects, perform wetland delineations, permitting, and ecological assessments, and prepare technical reports.

The role requires a BS in a related field, 5+ years of wetland experience, and strong writing and communication skills. Travel across the state with some overnight stays is expected.