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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 1 week ago

Wetland Delineator- Staff Biologist

Texas County, OK

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$23.92/hr - $31.20/hr

2+ years exp

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for an experienced Wetland Delineator - Staff Biologist to join their Arlington, TX office. The role involves conducting field studies, managing data collection, and supervising field crews to ensure quality environmental consulting services.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with conducting a variety of natural resources field studies including threatened/endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, and avian/wildlife surveys

Conduct fieldwork, organize and transfer field data, and write technical reports and permit applications related to Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other resource planning/permitting, and/or natural resource disciplines

Assist in the writing and development of written deliverable related to project work

Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools during fieldwork

Safely operate SWCA-owned and rental vehicles, including 4-wheel drive vehicles

Complete individual tasks of medium complexity or duration with oversight

Mobilize field crews and equipment

Coordinate land access, field crew progress, and data transfer and management

Execute data collection in the field through self and others

Perform a broad range of tasks related to a variety of wildlife, plant, upland, and aquatic resources

Complete field data QA/QC

Conduct research

Perform basic data synthesis and analysis

Write deliverable sections under direction

Apply broad knowledge of regulations or guidelines to job

Communicate with client or agency as directed by PM

Oversee the implementation of the safety plan in the field

As a Staff Biologist Scientist, part of your job responsibilities will include supervising a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork. This includes: Independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely. Serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers. Receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field. Monitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when correction action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback

Qualification

Wetland delineationWildlife fieldworkEnvironmental regulationsMapping softwareField data managementTeam supervisionResearch skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Science, Ecology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting wetland delineation fieldwork and wildlife/environmental fieldwork. Applicants with no wetland experience will not be considered

Previous experience with linear surveys

Completion of 38-hour wetland delineation training course or demonstrated equivalent

Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain

Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds

Frequent travel will be required for the position, with field work sometimes reaching 80% of your time

Preferred

Knowledge and environmental survey experience in Texas ecology

Familiarity with mapping software such as ArcGIS and GPS devices

Benefits

100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement)

Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans

SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust

Professional conference attendance

Internal and external professional development and training programs

Education reimbursement

Science and Leadership Program

Bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Glassdoor3.8

SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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