Wetland Scientist - Project Manager

LaBella Associates; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a qualified Wetland Specialist to join their Richmond, VA office. The role involves leading wetland delineations, conducting species surveys, and managing projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science and several years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible work schedule, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in delineation and permitting of freshwater wetlands and streams.
• Ability to review and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
• Some travel within Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding states is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork for jurisdictional wetland surveys and protected species surveys.
• Develop technical reports and GIS mapping.
• Manage wetland and ecology projects and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Wetland delineation

GIS mapping

Project management

Client communication

Fieldwork

Education

BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology

Job description

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We are currently seeking a qualified Wetland Specialist to work in our Richmond, VA office in our Environmental Division with the Permitting and Compliance department. The Wetland Specialist will be required to lead wetland and stream delineations, protected species surveys, environmental reporting and permitting as it relates to natural resources, train/mentor junior level staff, and manage wetland and ecology projects.

If you have any of the skills below and you are looking for a place to be empowered and supported, we are interested in talking to you! We are seeking talent in multiple areas and are excited to hear what you could bring to our team of highly skilled and fun professionals. We specialize in realizing employee's strengths and aligning them with work they will value.

Duties

• Leading fieldwork for jurisdictional wetland surveys and Waters of the US, which would include plant identifications, soil analysis, and identification of hydrological characteristics; preparing wetland delineation reports summarizing field findings for soil type, vegetation, and hydrological characteristics; and providing wetland delineations and flagging, including GPS location of wetland delineation flagging
• Leading fieldwork for protected species surveys
• Develop technical reports and GIS mapping
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications
• Manage and mentor junior level staff
• Manage wetland and ecology projects, working with clients

Requirements

• Minimum BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology
• 5 to 7 years of experience in delineation, 404/401 permitting, jurisdictional determinations, etc. of freshwater wetlands and streams
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for deliverables
• Ability to communicate with the client on project status, study findings, etc
• Some travel within Virginia, Maryland and other surrounding states is required
• Fieldwork required
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Fast‑paced environmental consulting/engineering practice

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our benefit offerings cover the must‑haves (healthcare and retirement), the just‑in‑cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry‑on‑tops (fitness reimbursements, year‑end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Job Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Salary: $85,000.00-$95,000.00