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LaBella Associates · 2 days ago

Wetland Scientist - Project Manager

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

LaBella Associates is currently seeking a qualified Wetland Specialist to work in their Richmond, VA office within the Environmental Division. The Wetland Specialist will lead wetland and stream delineations, conduct protected species surveys, manage projects, and mentor junior staff.

ArchitectureConsulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Wetland delineation404/401 permittingTechnical report developmentGIS mappingClient communicationFieldworkMentoring

Required

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

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

Company

LaBella Associates

LaBella Associates is an international Architecture, Engineering, Environmental and Planning firm headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Founded in 1978

Rochester, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.labellapc.com/

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