Wetland Specialist
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Job Title: Wetland Specialist
Job Location: Texas USA
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Fulltime
Job Seniority Level: Associate
Western EcoSystems Technology Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. We are seeking a fulltime Wetland Specialist to join our Texas team. The position will provide mentorship and growth opportunities for earlycareer or midlevel biologists. All WEST scientists are supported by a team of technical and nontechnical staff setting people up for success.
WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990 the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients communities and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate committed and highly motivated individuals.
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Key Details:
- Job Description: Regular fulltime Wetland Specialist.
- Compensation: The minimum base salary for this position is $54000 $66000 plus an annual bonus. The salary may vary based on education knowledge and experience and with applicable experience.
- Start Date: Negotiable
- Location: Texas
Job Summary:
Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience and expertise in wetland delineations in Texas in various wetland types e.g. playa lakes riparian wetlands freshwater marshes saline and brackish marshes and deepwater swamps. Knowledge and experience working in the US Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District and through the Section 404 permit process specifically Nationwide Permits is of particular interest. Fieldwork including travel and overnight stays will be regular but office work will also form part of the mix. Additional experience may include general environmental planning and consulting leading or working on large scale projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of biologists resource specialists and other technical and nontechnical staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform wetland delineation project work and support Section 404 or statelevel permitting.
- Manage and support tasks related to natural resource field studies (e.g. wildlife wetlands etc.).
- Write technical reports that meeting client and regional agency standards.
- Perform quality checks to ensure WEST standards and client requirements are met.
- Conduct daytoday administration of projects.
- Help maintain WEST’s position as thought leaders in the environmental consulting market.
Other responsibilities may include (depending on the candidate’s experience):
- Develop and direct multidisciplinary teams (including internal staff and external sub consultants) in completing environmental review for small medium and largescale energy projects.
- Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies as necessary to develop relationships in support of permit submission and authorizations.
- Communicate with clients regarding their needs.
- Market WEST’s capabilities and prepare scopes of work budget estimates and respond to proposal requests.
- Foster current business relationships and promote new business development efforts.
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties that may be associated with this position.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental planning biological sciences natural resources ecology or equivalent.
- Ability to perform wetland delineation throughout Texas and support Section 404 permitting.
- Strong botany skills with rare plant experience a plus.
- Emphasis on health and safety.
- Strong competent writing skills.
- Good time management ability to be adaptable and ability to meet deliverable targets and deadlines.
- Ability to follow instructions from managers and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
Additional requirements (depending on the candidate’s experience and level of hire)
- General knowledge of threatened and endangered species assessments specifically to support wetland permit requirements.
- Experience in environmental consulting or project/task management specifically associated with wetland work. Experience in budgeting and proposal writing.
- Understanding of the energy development process and market (renewable energy and linear project experience preferred).
After an offer of employment is made the candidate must successfully pass a pre employment background check drug screening and a DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver’s license will be required.
WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race color religion gender identity or expression age sex sexual orientation national origin disability status genetics and any protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Further WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination for recruitment selection advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.
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Employment Type
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