Wetlands Project Biologist - Field Lead

SWCA, Incorporated; Austin (TX); Hybride; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Project Biologist – Wetlands to support projects across Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast. You will conduct wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and wildlife assessments, with travel up to 60% and hybrid work options.

The role emphasizes data collection, report writing, and regulatory permit support, alongside mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in wetland delineations and aquatic resource assessments.
• Experience leading wetland delineation field surveys and data compilation.
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
• Willingness to travel frequently (60%).
• Proficiency with GPS and mapping software such as ArcGIS.

Responsabilités

• Directs and participates in collection, management, and summarization of field data.
• Collaborates with GIS and statistics teams on analysis and reporting.
• Prepares sections of technical resource reports and supports regulatory deliverables.
• Mentors junior staff in resource science and regulatory practices.
• Leads field teams on wetland delineation surveys and data management.
• Ensures safety protocols are followed in field operations.

Connaissances

Field data collection

GPS devices

ArcGIS

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Outils

ArcGIS

GPS devices

Description du poste

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Project Biologist – Wetlands to support projects across Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast. You will conduct wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and wildlife assessments, with travel up to 60% and hybrid work options.

The role emphasizes data collection, report writing, and regulatory permit support, alongside mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and agencies.