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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 21 hours ago

Lead Level Wetland Scientist

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$91K/yr - $119K/yr

8+ years exp

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals specializing in natural and cultural resource management. They are seeking a Lead Level Wetland Scientist to lead aquatic resources delineations, prepare technical reports, and manage permit applications in Southern California.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead aquatic resources delineations, natural resources surveys, botanical surveys, and habitat assessments in accordance with appropriate regulatory guidelines

Prepare aquatic resources reports and prepare environmental permit applications, such as pre-construction notifications and individual permit applications to agency standards

Maintain up-to date knowledge of aquatic resource regulations

Use desktop resources to preliminarily assess aquatic resources in a project area

Prepare field equipment, plan field logistics, and provide oversight of survey implementation and data management

Operate SWCA vehicles safely (ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads) and follow all required safety protocols

Drives compliance with safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety

Work both independently and as a member of a team

Take initiative, resolve problems, and communicate with team members and clients to ensure tasks are completed in the most effective manner

Experience conducting other types of biological surveys and reports

Qualification

Aquatic resources delineationWetland delineation regulationsPermit application preparationField survey leadershipBiological survey experienceProfessional Wetland Scientist certificationPlant identification proficiencyGPS usageProject management experienceCommunication skills

Required

B.S. in biology, ecology, environmental science, environmental management, or a closely related scientific field

Knowledge of the fauna and flora of the Arid West and California

A minimum experience of 6 years conducting aquatic resources delineations using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manuals

A minimum of 2 years experience leading aquatic resources delineations in the Arid West

A minimum of 2 year preparing aquatic resources reports/permits associated with Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code

Completed the Society of Wetland Scientists approved 40-hour wetland delineation course or comparable course

Ability to work independently for 40 or more hours per week

Working knowledge of jurisdictional delineation regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance for surface water resources regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Experience in evaluating hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and hydrologic indicators

Experience with ordinary high water mark indicators in the Arid West and problematic wetland situations

Demonstrated experience preparing 401, 404, and 1600 permit applications, submitting applications, and coordinating project information requests with agencies

Must be able to use GPS units and computer software with minimal assistance or training

Valid driver's license

Ability and willingness to travel and work in varying weather conditions

Preferred

Lead authorship of aquatic resources delineation reports

Professional Wetland Scientist certification

Project management experience

Proficiency in plant identification

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Competitive Benefits package

Forward-thinking workplace flexibility

Outstanding corporate culture

Award-winning career development

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

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SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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