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LaBella Associates · 3 hours ago

Wetland Specialist

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $64K/yr

3+ years exp

LaBella Associates is seeking a qualified Wetland Specialist in their Environmental Division. The Wetland Specialist will manage wetland-related tasks on utility projects and lead fieldwork for jurisdictional wetland surveys, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

ArchitectureConsulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead fieldwork for jurisdictional wetland surveys and Waters of the US, which would include plant identifications, soil analysis, and identification of hydrological characteristics; prepare wetland delineation reports summarizing field findings for soil type, vegetation, and hydrological characteristics; and provide wetland delineations and flagging, including GPS location of wetland delineation flagging

Perform wetland and stream presence/absence surveys

Work as part of the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team within the utility as the wetland and stream subject-matter expert

Develop and/or review technical reports and GIS mapping

Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop and/or review permit applications

Manage a variety of different projects simultaneously

Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team

Qualification

Wetland delineationEnvironmental permittingFieldwork experienceGIS mappingClient service skillsMulti-taskingTechnical writingOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology

Minimum 3 years of experience in delineation, permitting, jurisdictional determinations, etc. of freshwater wetlands and streams

Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude

Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills are essential

Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines

Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for permitting and environmental deliverables

Fieldwork required

Some travel within NY is required

Fast-paced environmental consulting/utility environment

Preferred

MS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology

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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